North Face
A film by Philipp Stölzl
Starring Benno Fürmann, Johanna Wokalek, Ulrich Tukur
Based on a true story, North Face is a suspenseful adventure film about a competition to climb the most dangerous rock face in the Alps. Set in 1936, as Nazi propaganda urges the nation’s Alpinists to conquer the unclimbed north face of the Swiss massif — the Eiger — two reluctant German climbers begin their daring ascent.
Critical Reaction
Best Screenplay – German Film Critics Awards
4 STARS! One of the best mountain climbing movies ever made.
—John Hartl, Seattle TimesThe most exhilarating thriller of the season.
—Kelly Vance, East Bay ExpressWickedly suspenseful!
—Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle
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Technical Information
- Production Year
- 2008
- Country of Production
- Germany, Austria
- Language
- German with English subtitles
- Running Time
- 121 min
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