Anatomy of a First (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1966, Anatomy of a First is a documentary and adventure film directed by Jacques Ertaud, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. In February 1966, Pierre Mazeaud and Lucien Berardini traveled to the Atakor massif, in the Hoggar mountain range of the Sahara in southern Algeria. There, they attempted a challenging first ascent: the Takouba spur, one of the peaks adjacent to Garet El Djenoun, a legendary mountain in the Hoggar massif, first climbed by Roger Frison-Roche and Raymond Coche in 1935. The documentary, superbly filmed by Jacques Ertaud, won the Grand Prize at the Trento International Mountain Film Festival in 1966.
Who’s in it. Anatomy of a First stars Lucien Bérardini as Self, Pierre Mazeaud as Self, René Vernadet as Self and Jacques Ertaud as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Anatomy of a First 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 Anatomy of a First page.
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- Where can I watch Anatomy of a First (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anatomy of a First change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anatomy of a First worth watching?
- Anatomy of a First 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 Anatomy of a First?
- Anatomy of a First stars Lucien Bérardini, Pierre Mazeaud, René Vernadet and Jacques Ertaud.
- When was Anatomy of a First released?
- Anatomy of a First was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.