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2020106 minPGdocumentary

8.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

The Alps

2020106 minPGdocumentary

8.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Peaks in the Alps reach up to 4,000 metres, including Mont Blanc, and the range spans 1,200 kilometres across eight countries.

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Peaks in the Alps reach up to 4,000 metres, including Mont Blanc, and the range spans 1,200 kilometres across eight countries.

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Otmar Penker

Otmar Penkerdirector

Klaus Feichtenbergerwriter

Michael Kittelcast

Manfred Plesslcast

Michael Feichtenbergercast

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Mont Blanc towers at 4,000 metres, marking the highest point in the Alps, a mountain range that stretches 1,200 kilometres across eight countries. The Alps serve as a crucial water reservoir, feeding rivers that flow into three oceans. Diverse flora and fauna thrive in this region, which acts as a natural barrier between southern and central Europe. The documentary captures the extreme conditions and unique lives of those living in this vital ecosystem.

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