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THE LAST EXPEDITION

Documentary, Poland 2024
 

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October 08, 2024

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Adventure, Celebrities, Sports, Women, Women Filmmaker
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Poland, Switzerland 2024
Runtime: 86 min. / 52 min.
Director: Eliza Kubarska
Production: Braidmade, TILT

 

 

The true story of Wanda Rutkiewicz, the first woman in the world to climb the highest peaks on earth. Wanda entered the men’s world of high-mountains uninvited and paid the highest price for it. The film’s director, herself a climber, sets off to the Himalayas in search of Wanda. The clue to the The film’s director, herself a climber, sets off to the Himalayas in search of Wanda. The clue to t exploration is the protagonist’s mysterious audio-diary found among a pile of archival materials. Wanda says: „I know perfectly well, that there’s no way back for me». Wanda disappeared 30 years ago. Her body was never found. Reportedly she stayed in a Buddhist monastery. The film explores her life and mystery with the participation of famous climbers: Reinhold Messner, Krzysztof Wielicki and Carlos Carsolio.

 

Festivals: Millenium Docs Agains Gravity, IDFA

Awards: Silesian Audience Award – Millenium Docs Against Gravity, Audience Award – Spot Film Festival, Audience Award – Gorski Festival

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