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The Last Expedition
Ostatnia Wyprawa

Director(s): Eliza KubarskaPL85 min.2024
80%(2 ratings)
Categoriesdocumentary
Accessibilitynot suitable for minors under 12 years of age
LanguagesPolish (orig.)
SubtitlesSlovak

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 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, as well as the women closest to her: sister Janina Fies and manager Marion Feik.

Projection of The Last Expedition at MOUNTAINS AND CITY 2025
Film block: WOMEN IN HIGH MOUNTAINS
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