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The 22nd Alpine Film Review: Celebrating 40 Years of Polish Mountaineering in Gasherbrums at Warsaw’s Museum of Sport and Tourism

This special program featured captivating film screenings and inspiring discussions with prominent alpinists about historical expeditions.

The 22nd Alpine Film Review, "40 Years in Gasherbrums," offered a unique look into Polish mountaineering achievements. Held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, this event commemorated key anniversaries in alpinism. It featured film screenings and engaging discussions with renowned climbers, sharing stories from significant expeditions. Visitors could explore a rich history of high-altitude challenges and triumphs.

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Exhibition summary

The 22nd Alpine Film Review, themed '40 Years in Gasherbrums,' took place from May 8-10, 2015, at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. The event celebrated anniversaries related to Polish mountaineering, including the 40th anniversary of the first Polish women's expedition to Gasherbrum and the first world ascent of Broad Peak Middle. It featured film screenings and meetings with alpinists.

Curatorial context

The XXII Alpine Film Review, under the banner '40 Years in Gasherbrums,' was held from May 8-10, 2015, at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. This edition commemorated several key anniversaries in Polish alpinism, including the 40th anniversary of the first Polish women's expedition to the Gasherbrum massif in Karakorum, which successfully ascended Gasherbrum II and the previously unclimbed Gasherbrum III. The event also marked the 40th anniversary of the first world ascent of Broad Peak Middle and the 60th anniversary of the first traverse of the entire Tatra ridge. The program included numerous film screenings and encounters with renowned alpinists who shared their experiences. Speakers included participants from the 'Gasherbrumy 1975' expedition, such as Janusz Onyszkiewicz, and other prominent climbers like Jacek Berbeka, Piotr Pustelnik, Aleksandra Dzik, and Janusz Fereński. The review showcased films related to these historical expeditions, as well as contemporary ascents and challenges in the Gasherbrum and Broad Peak regions. The event also highlighted the first traverse of the entire Tatra ridge and featured international guests, Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott, discussing their recent trekking experiences.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission is free of charge. Visitors are encouraged to attend as enthusiasts of mountains, high-altitude climbing, cinema, and supporters of the Museum of Sport and Tourism.

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 8, 2015 – May 10, 2015
Artist line / attribution
The event featured discussions and presentations by numerous alpinists and filmmakers, including Wanda Rutkiewicz (as a figurehead and filmmaker), Janusz Onyszkiewicz, Anna Okopińska, Halina Kruger-Syrokomska, Jacek Berbeka, Piotr Pustelnik, Aleksandra Dzik, Paweł Mitura, Janusz Gołąb, Adam Bielecki, Artur Hajzer, Janusz Fereński, Marek Kęsicki, Andrzej Sikorski, Bohdan Nowaczyk, Kazimierz Głazek, Janusz Kuliś, Jerzy Natkański, Marcin Berbeka, Tomasz Kowalski, Zbigniew Hegerle, Zbigniew Krysa, Jerzy Piotrowski, Ryszard Schramm, Jan Staszel, Anna Okopińska, Danuta Szelenbaum, Anna Czerwińska, Michal Sabowcik, Adam Kadlecik, Yva Momatiuk, John Eastcott, Marcin Wernik, and Agnieszka Tyszkiewicz. A photographic exhibition by Julita Chudko titled 'Szukając Raju' (Searching for Paradise) was also presented.
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