W di Walter (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2013, W di Walter is an adventure and documentary film directed by Paola Nessi, running about 65 minutes.

What it’s about. "W for Walter," directed by Rossana Podestà and Paola Nessi, is the last gesture of love that Rossana, who passed away in December 2013, offered to Walter Bonatti, recounting with intense sweetness and simplicity the life of the great mountaineer and explorer. Walter Bonatti and Rossana Podestà met when both were at the end of their respective careers. She was a renowned international actress, he was a beloved explorer of distant lands, and, above all, the man who shaped the history of world mountaineering. Two extremely different lives that, as Rossana recounts in the film, slowly slid into each other, creating an unbreakable bond.

Who’s in it. W di Walter stars Walter Bonatti as Self (archive footage), Rossana Podestà as Self, Reinhold Messner as Self and Pierre Mazeaud as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, W di Walter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch W di Walter page.

If you liked it. Fans of W di Walter tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch W di Walter (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for W di Walter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is W di Walter worth watching?
W di Walter holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in W di Walter?
W di Walter stars Walter Bonatti, Rossana Podestà, Reinhold Messner and Pierre Mazeaud.
When was W di Walter released?
W di Walter was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.