Sahara Vertical (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1986, Sahara Vertical is a documentary and adventure film directed by Sepp Wörmann, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. The climbing couple Heinz Mariacher and Luisa Iovane abandon their usual winter training spot to go in search of places more conducive to free climbing in Algeria in the Sahara desert, more precisely in the Hoggar massif, which saw pass the cream of world climbing Lionel Terray, Roger Frison-Roche, Lucien Bérardini, Michel Vaucher, Pierre Mazeaud, Guido Monzino, Patrick Edlinger, Patrick Berhault and many others. Their objective, to climb the east face of Garet El Djenoun, 500 m high, failed because the wall was too smooth and the cracks unstable. The journey continues in the Hoggar massif towards other peaks, where they find the climbing conditions they were hoping for. An overhang in the face of Tizouyag Nord will prove to be a major challenge for Heinz Mariacher.
Who’s in it. Sahara Vertical stars Heinz Mariacher as Self and Luisa Iovane as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sahara Vertical 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 Sahara Vertical page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sahara Vertical (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sahara Vertical change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sahara Vertical worth watching?
- Sahara Vertical holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sahara Vertical?
- Sahara Vertical stars Heinz Mariacher and Luisa Iovane.
- When was Sahara Vertical released?
- Sahara Vertical was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.