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65 minPGdocumentary
10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Synopsis

A 16mm film camera captures the alpine adventures of Gabriele Boccalatte and Ninì Pietrasanta from 1932 to 1936, documenting their climbs and love story.

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Why Watch

  • Follow Ninì Pietrasanta's unique climbing story.
  • See rare footage from the 1930s alpine climbs.
  • Meet Gabriele Boccalatte, a pioneering alpinist.

Did You Know

  • Gabriele Boccalatte and Ninì Pietrasanta met in 1932 on Monte Bianco.
  • Ninì was one of the few female climbers during the 1930s.
  • The couple documented their climbs with journals and photographs.
  • Ninì used a 16mm film camera to capture their climbing experiences.
  • Gabriele died in a mountain fall in 1938, a year after their son was born.

Perfect For

Alpine climbing enthusiastsHistory of mountaineeringFilm photography fans
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the main climbers featured in the documentary Nini?

The main climbers featured are Gabriele Boccalatte and Ninì Pietrasanta.

What significant event happened in 1938 related to Gabriele Boccalatte?

Gabriele Boccalatte died in a fall from a mountain wall in 1938.

What did Ninì Pietrasanta do during their climbs?

Ninì Pietrasanta carried a 16mm film camera to capture their climbing experiences.

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