Tod am Nanga Parbat: Die Messner-Tragödie

2004 • Directed by

Ludwig Ott

In June 1970 the Messner brothers, Günther and Reinhold reached The Nanga Parbat after an epic climb. On the descent Günther disappeared. Subsequently, a wall of silence built up concerning the circumstances of his death. The documentary shows rare footage and photo shots of the expedition, and expedition members comment on the tragic event.