Based on a true story, North Face is a suspenseful adventure film about a competition to climb the most dangerous rock face in the Alps. Set in 1936, as Nazi propaganda urges the nation’s Alpinists to conquer the unclimbed north face of the Swiss massif — the Eiger — two reluctant German climbers begin their daring ascent. (Source)Thursday, January 21, 2010
Movie - North Face
Based on a true story, North Face is a suspenseful adventure film about a competition to climb the most dangerous rock face in the Alps. Set in 1936, as Nazi propaganda urges the nation’s Alpinists to conquer the unclimbed north face of the Swiss massif — the Eiger — two reluctant German climbers begin their daring ascent. (Source)
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I saw The North Face recently, and it's well worth a watch, even though youknow how the story's going to end. It's more-or-less accurate too, although it does take one or two dramatic liberties - e.g. Hinterstoisser's demise is fictionalised, and the whole sub-plot of the girl - that left me thinking "what - the real story didn't have enough drama for you??" - but it's still a very well made film, and absolutely harrowing to watch.
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