Eiger: Wall of death

A history of one of the world's most challenging mountains, the Eiger, and its infamous north face

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2010 / 60min.

Rating6

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

A history of one of the world's most challenging mountains, the Eiger, and its infamous north face. The film gets to the heart of one of Europe's most notorious peaks, exploring its character and its impact on the people who climb it and live in its awesome shadow

Directors

Steve Robinson

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