Wanda Rutkiewicz. The Last Expedition
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Documentary / Biographical

Wanda Rutkiewicz. The Last Expedition

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 texploration 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.


Duration:
80m
Directors:
  • Eliza Kubarska
Writers:
  • Eliza Kubarska

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