Kukuczka
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Jerzy Kukuczka is today considered the greatest Himalayan climber of all time. He was the second man to conquer all fourteen peaks over 8,000 meters. He accomplished this feat in just 8 years, an absolute record, and by multiplying winter ascents and new routes. A true force of nature, he died tragically in 1989, falling 3,000 meters during an attempt to climb the legendary south face of Lhotse (8,516 m). This powerful and moving film retraces the life, exploits, and career of a mountaineering legend, a modern-day hero, through previously unseen footage of his expeditions.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2015-10-21
Runtime: 46 mins
Director: Jerzy Porębski
Spoken language: Italiano, Polski
Genres: Documentary, Adventure
Original title: Kukuczka
Production Companies: KiwiFilm
Production Countries: Poland
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