The Death Zone (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1996, The Death Zone is a documentary film directed by Claude Andrieux, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. To understand the difficulties of an ascent to over eight thousand metres, it is enough to remember the almost 300 victims these peaks have claimed. The Swiss alpinist Ehrart Loretan, the third alpinist in the world to have climbed all 14 8,000, and the Austrian alpinist Kurt Diemgerger cover the whole history of the conquest of the world’s 8,000, from the fifties to the present day, together with other alpinists and film directors who have climbed them. They talk about their experienced when they ventured into the death zone.
Who’s in it. The Death Zone stars Erhard Loretan as Self, Kurt Diemberger as Self, Jean-Christophe Lafaille as Self (archive footage) and Eric Escoffier as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Death Zone 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 The Death Zone page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Death Zone (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Death Zone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Death Zone worth watching?
- The Death Zone holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Death Zone?
- The Death Zone stars Erhard Loretan, Kurt Diemberger, Jean-Christophe Lafaille, Eric Escoffier and Benoît Chamoux.
- When was The Death Zone released?
- The Death Zone was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.