In 1936, Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. With the help of his former lover, Marion, and his friend, Sallah, Indy embarks on a dangerous adventure filled with traps, rival archaeologists, and supernatural powers.
Walter Mitty is a negative assets manager at 'Life' magazine who daydreams of adventures to get away out of the tedium of his boring job. When he and a colleague are about to lose their jobs, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined. With the help of clues in the missing negatives of a famous photojournalist, Walter travels to Greenland, Iceland, and the Himalayas to find him and the missing photograph.
Two terminally ill men, a blue-collar mechanic and a billionaire hospital magnate, become friends in the hospital and decide to go on an around-the-world road trip to complete their bucket list before they die. Along the way, they skydive, drive a Shelby Mustang, fly over the North Pole, visit the Taj Mahal and ride motorcycles on the Great Wall of China. They confide in each other about family and faith, and the mechanic realizes he loves his wife. However, his cancer spreads and he dies, while the billionaire reconciles with his estranged daughter and learns of his granddaughter. The billionaire delivers a eulogy for his friend and crosses off the final item on their bucket list. In the end, the billionaire's ashes are taken to the Himalayas.
Himalaya with Michael Palin is a captivating travel documentary TV show that follows Michael Palin on his journey through the majestic Himalaya mountain range. From the bustling cities of India to the serene landscapes of Nepal, Palin takes viewers on an unforgettable adventure, uncovering the diverse cultures, breathtaking vistas, and the challenges faced by the people living in this remarkable region. With his trademark wit and curiosity, Palin explores the myths and legends of the Himalayas, encounters the legendary Dalai Lama, and reaches the base camp of Mount Everest. This TV mini-series is a must-watch for anyone fascinated by travel and the beauty of nature.
During China's takeover of Tibet, an Austrian mountain climber becomes friends with the Dalai Lama and witnesses the challenges faced by the Tibetan people under Chinese occupation.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is set in a retro-futuristic 1939, where a journalist and a fighter pilot team up to save the world from a mad scientist and his army of giant killer robots. With the help of a secret society, they embark on a globetrotting adventure, facing danger and uncovering mysteries to prevent a global catastrophe.
On May 10, 1996, mountain guides Rob Hall and Scott Fischer combine their expedition teams for a final ascent to the summit of Mount Everest. With little warning, a storm strikes the mountain and the climbers must now battle to survive. Set in the year 1996, Rob Hall gathered his team, Adventure Consultants, to go ahead and climb Everest themselves. Rob meets with his team, including experienced climber Beck Weathers, Doug Hansen, Yasuko Namba, and co-guide Andy 'Harold' Harris. Together, they plan to embark on what they hope will be a successful and adventurous expedition. The teams encounter problems on their summit, such as several climbers beginning to fall ill, Beck having trouble seeing, and no fixed ropes over the south summit. Facing a huge blizzard on their descent, the climbers face tragedy as some die and others battle hypothermia and frostbite. Despite the loss, Beck manages to survive and return to camp with the help of a rescue team.
In the snowy Himalayan village of Yetis, a young Yeti named Migo stumbles upon a human, defying the beliefs of his community. The discovery leads Migo on an adventure to prove the existence of humans to his fellow Yetis.
In this adventure comedy, an investigator sets out to find a mythical creature called Missing Link and discovers a plot that threatens the peace between humans and creatures. With the help of a fearless explorer, they embark on a journey to Shangri-La, facing dangerous obstacles and uncovering hidden secrets along the way.
"Les Coulisses De L'Exploit" was a French television program of sports information created by Jacques Goddet and Raymond Marcillac, and broadcast on RTF Television then on the first channel of the ORTF from December 13, 1961 to August 16, 1972. The principle of this program is to report on sports news but also to meet men and women performing exceptional feats. According to Raymond Marcillac: "Competitive sport is not our only field of action. It never has been. We want to discover beings whose life is enriching, exhilarating; men who have accomplished acts that can be offered to our admiration without reluctance."
In 1925, a journalist and his sidekick find themselves embarking on an adventure as they join an underground martial arts tournament in search of a lost city and a golden dragon. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, testing their skills and determination.
Black Narcissus (2020) tells the tale of forbidden love and tragedy in a convent nestled in the Himalayas. Set in the 1930s, the story revolves around a group of nuns who face various challenges, including the struggles of speaking Nepali, teaching girls, and dealing with the haunting memories of the past. As tensions rise and secrets emerge, the nuns find themselves caught in a web of passion and desperation. With a mesmerizing backdrop of the Himalaya mountain range, this TV show explores themes of love, loss, and the limits of faith.
Dragon Rider is a heartwarming animated film about a young dragon rider named Firedrake who embarks on a dangerous journey to the Himalaya Mountains to find a mythical dragon sanctuary. Along the way, he must overcome various challenges, make new friends, and face his worst nightmare in order to protect his dragon kind. This epic quest is filled with magical creatures, friendship, and a battle against darkness.
A group of mountain climbers embark on a dangerous expedition to conquer the treacherous K2 mountain. Along the way, they face extreme challenges, including avalanches and altitude sickness. Based on a true story, this movie explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the limits of human endurance.
When a group of mountain climbers attempt to reach the summit of K2, they face numerous challenges and life-threatening situations, including avalanches, explosives, and treacherous weather conditions. In their struggle for survival, they must confront their fears and make difficult decisions to overcome the vertical limit of the mountain.
Documentary series dedicated to the history of the conquest of the 14 highest Himalayan peaks by Czech climbers.
Meru is a breathtaking documentary that follows three climbers as they attempt to conquer the deadly peak of Mount Meru in the Himalayas. Facing treacherous weather conditions, near-death accidents, and the sheer physical challenge of the mountain, the climbers must rely on their skills, teamwork, and determination to survive and achieve their goal.
A group of strangers survive a plane crash and find themselves in the mythical utopia of Shangri-La, where they must confront their desires and choose between staying in paradise or returning to the outside world.