Patagonie Force 10
Originally released in 1983. Patagonie Force 10 is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Denis Ducroz. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean-Marc Boivin, Jean-Louis Étienne, and Denis Ducroz
Synopsis
A team of 12 men, 5 sailors, a doctor, a writer, a film crew, and 3 mountaineers, Jean-Marc Boivin, Thierry Leroy, and Dominique Marchal, set off by sailboat from Mar del Plata in Argentina to reach Riso Patron in Chile, via the Strait of Magellan, the Patagonian Channels, and Falcon Fjord. Their goal is to climb Riso Patron and then make the first crossing of the Campo de Hielo Sur glacier, or Hielo Continental Patagónico, to meet up with the sailors in Puerto Williams on Navarino Island in Chile, a village at the end of the world. After three attempts and an accident for Leroy, who was repatriated, they gave up, crossed the glacier and rejoined the boat, to set off for Cape Horn to climb the South face, knowing that the weather was good one day a month... On January 20, 1983, Jean-Marc Boivin and Dominique Marchal succeeded in making the first ascent of the South face of Cape Horn.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1983
43 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Jean-Marc Boivin
as Self - Alpinist
Jean-Louis Étienne
as Self - Doctor & Explorator
Denis Ducroz
as Self - Mountain Guide & Filmaker
Laurent Chevallier
as Self - Filmaker
Bernard Prud'Homme
as Self - Mountain Guide & Sound Engineer
Sylvain Augier
as Self - Journalist
Dominique Marchal
as Self - Alpinist
Philippe Facque
as Self - Skipper
Olivier Petit
as Self - Naval Architect
Enrico Sala
as Self - Skipper
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Antenne 2
- Riviera Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patagonie Force 10 about?
A team of 12 men, 5 sailors, a doctor, a writer, a film crew, and 3 mountaineers, Jean-Marc Boivin, Thierry Leroy, and Dominique Marchal, set off by sailboat from Mar del Plata in Argentina to reac...
Who directed Patagonie Force 10?
Patagonie Force 10 was directed by Denis Ducroz.
How long is Patagonie Force 10?
Patagonie Force 10 has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Patagonie Force 10 released?
Patagonie Force 10 was released on January 1, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Patagonie Force 10?
The main cast of Patagonie Force 10 includes Jean-Marc Boivin, Jean-Louis Étienne, Denis Ducroz, Laurent Chevallier, Bernard Prud'Homme.