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Through the Unknown

★ 7.9(9)20161h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Federico Santini
Release date: 2016-03-18
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: SD Cinematografica

Through the Unknown — trailer

About Through the Unknown

Through the Unknown is a 2016 movie in the Adventure and Documentary genres, directed by Federico Santini, starring Daniele Nardi, Roberto Delle Monache and Élisabeth Revol. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Through the Unknown in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"Verso L'Ignoto" (Towards the Unknown) is an Italian documentary that follows mountaineer Daniele Nardi and his team in their attempt to achieve the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat, an 8,000-meter peak in Pakistan, nicknamed the "killer mountain" due to its exceptional danger. For three years, the camera follows the preparation and several successive expeditions, showing the extreme cold, avalanches, fatigue, and the setbacks that constantly force the climbers to choose between continuing their quest for the summit or preserving their lives. More than just a story of sporting achievement, the documentary highlights doubt, defeat, and human fragility, showing that the "unknown" is not only the mountain, but also the element of risk, desire, and need for self-transcendence that each of us carries within.

Cast

Daniele Nardi

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Roberto Delle Monache

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Élisabeth Revol

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Tomasz Mackiewicz

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Álex Txikon

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Muhammad Ali Sadpara

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Themes & keywords

himalaya mountain rangemountaineeringnanga parbatmountain accidenthimalayan expeditionpakistan summits

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Through the Unknown in Switzerland?+

Through the Unknown is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Through the Unknown on Netflix?+

Through the Unknown is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Through the Unknown?+

Through the Unknown has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Through the Unknown?+

Through the Unknown stars Daniele Nardi, Roberto Delle Monache, Élisabeth Revol, Tomasz Mackiewicz and Álex Txikon.

When did Through the Unknown come out?+

Through the Unknown is a 2016 movie directed by Federico Santini.

What genre is Through the Unknown?+

Through the Unknown is Adventure and Documentary film.

Who directed Through the Unknown?+

Through the Unknown was directed by Federico Santini.