Expédition Hoggar 79
Originally released in 1979. Expédition Hoggar 79 is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Louis Barby.
Starring Michel Vaucher and Jean-Blaise Fellay
Synopsis
TSR documentary on the 1979 expedition to Algeria in the Atakor massif (Hoggar desert), organized by Geneva mountaineer Michel Vaucher and Jean-Blaise Fellay. The climbers make a dozen ascents including the famous summit of Adaouda (which means "finger" in Tamasheq, the Tuareg dialect), by several routes. Then a new route on the peaks of the southern Tezoulegs. They discover the volcanic geological characteristics of the Atakor massif and meet the nomadic inhabitants of the region, the Tuaregs, who are increasingly settling in the town of Tamanrasset.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1979
46 years ago
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- TSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Expédition Hoggar 79 about?
TSR documentary on the 1979 expedition to Algeria in the Atakor massif (Hoggar desert), organized by Geneva mountaineer Michel Vaucher and Jean-Blaise Fellay. The climbers make a dozen ascents incl...
Who directed Expédition Hoggar 79?
Expédition Hoggar 79 was directed by Louis Barby.
When was Expédition Hoggar 79 released?
Expédition Hoggar 79 was released on May 31, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Expédition Hoggar 79?
The main cast of Expédition Hoggar 79 includes Michel Vaucher, Jean-Blaise Fellay.