Tod am Nanga Parbat: Die Messner-Tragödie

Tod am Nanga Parbat: Die Messner-Tragödie

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 2004

Runtime

0h 44m

Original Title

Tod am Nanga Parbat: Die Messner-Tragödie

Production Companies

WDR

Director

Ludwig Ott

Description

In June 1970 the Messner brothers, Günther and Reinhold reached The Nanga Parbat after an epic climb. On the descent Günther disappeared. Subsequently, a wall of silence built up concerning the circumstances of his death. The documentary shows rare footage and photo shots of the expedition, and expedition members comment on the tragic event.