Private Project

Through the unknown

What motivates an individual to challenge the void?
Why would one decide to suffer cold, discomfort, bad weather and inhuman toil?
Three years dedicated to a visionary project: the winter ascent of Nanga Parbat
This is the story of a unique adventure. Against a spectacular backdrop of mountain scenery, extreme challenges and bitter defeats.

  • Federico Santini
    Director
  • Federico Santini
    Writer
  • Francesco Adolini
    Writer
  • Roberto Dall'Angelo
    Producer
  • Daniele Nardi
    Key Cast
  • Pierfrancesco Bellisario
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Adventure
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    120,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    19:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Federico Santini

is a freelance documentary filmmaker.
From the beginning he has collaborated with the main Italian televisions (RAI, LA7, Mediaset) for the production of sport magazines, fiction and reports.
Since 2005 he is involved in nature documentaries and popular science made even in the most remote areas, such as rain forests or the Himalayan regions.
Thanks to his experience as a hiking guide and mountaineer is able to move in the high mountains at high altitude in complete safety.
In 2011 he joined the expedition EVK2-CNR "Climate change in Mustang" documenting the ecological and social damage caused by global warming.
In 2013 he's in the Karakoram with shipping Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition, to film the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat.
He currently works with Geo & Geo an Italian magazine on environmental issues.

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