Rent North Face (2008)
3.8 of 5 from 157 ratings
2h 1min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- Summer, 1936. Bearing the expectations of a nation and their Fuhrer, two climbers set out to be the first to conquer the "last great problem of the Alps". But soon their ascent becomes a race for survival, threatened by injury and storms of unimaginable fury. Before long, their quest becomes a pusle-pounding race against both time and the awesome forces of nature. Shot through with scenes of gut-wrenching peril rivaling those of Touching The Void, Northface is a powerful, breathtaking tale of human endurance on a terrifying landscape; towering over 1,800m, the North Face has claimed over 60 lives and earned itself the grimly appropriate nickname: "the murder wall".
- Actors:
- Benno Fürmann, Florian Lukas, Johanna Wokalek, Simon Schwarz, Georg Friedrich, Ulrich Tukur, Erwin Steinhauer, Branko Samarovski, Petra Morzé, Hanspeter Müller, Peter Zumstein, Martin Schick, Erni Mangold, Johannes Thanheiser, Arnd Schimkat, Klaus Ofczarek, Martin Brambach, Peter Faerber, Tobias Ofenbauer, Hartmut Scheyhing
- Directors:
- Philipp Stölzl
- Voiced By:
- Benjamin Nathan-Serio, Mark Schardan
- Writers:
- Christoph Silber, Philipp Stölzl
- Aka:
- Nordwand
- Studio:
- Metrodome
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Sports & Sport Films
- Collections:
- Best Film Quests and Adventures, Films by Genre, Top 10 Winter and Snow Films, Top Films
- Countries:
- Germany
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 27/04/2009
- Run Time:
- 126 minutes
- Languages:
- German DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Cast and Crew Biographies
- The Myth Of The Eiger Northface
- Timeline Of Attempts On The Eiger
- Interview With Philip Stoelzl and Kolja Brandt
- Making Of
- Deleted Scenes
- Visual Effects
- Theatrical Trailer
- UK Exclusive Trailer
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Reviews (2) of North Face
Mountaineering History - North Face review by CP Customer
This is a remarkable tale about a nation's desire to tackle the last great challenge left in the Alps. It would be a symbol of German supremacy and make the news worldwide. Unfortunately perspective climbers were 'encouraged' to tackle the North Face in unbelievable conditions whilst under the gaze of the press and public, who could watch from various vantage points. North Face is a tragic adventure, full of human bravery and persistence, played out against some wonderful backdrops. Recommended.
3 out of 4 members found this review helpful.
Gripping - North Face review by JR
A gripping story with stunning views and climbing action on the Eiger. Atmospheric cinematography and information about events in Europe in the 1930s makes an interesting film. Personal stories and interactions add to the drama.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.