Movies and TvShows featuring "mountain-rescue" theme.
The story takes us back to 1930 and centres around Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, an Airmail pilot in Argentina. When his best friend who happens to be Airmail’s best pilot Henri Guillaumet disappears in the Andes, Saint-Ex decides to set out in search of him, against all odds. This impossible quest forces him to push beyond his limits, turning his capacity to dream into his greatest strength...
Set around the antics of a ragtag group of Mountain Rescue volunteers, Mountain Goats celebrates the Highlands of Scotland, with proper kilt wearing maniacs fighting disaster on a weekly basis against the stunning backdrop of the Glencoe hills. When our heroes aren't out rescuing people, or being rescued themselves, they spend their time in 'The Old Goat' pub - a place of great warmth and camaraderie, where people come in for a quick pint and never want to leave. The regulars in the pub are Jimmy, an old school mountain goat with a fag burn in his jumper and a glint of mischief in his bloodshot eyes, the wild and mysterious Bill; Bernie, a cheery, hard-working woman, who keeps the others on the straight and narrow; and Conor, a handsome, easy-going young man who is more than a little bit naive. Their HQ is in the local pub, and the landlady is Jules - a formidable force of nature who'll have you out on your ear at the first sign of trouble.
The Himalayas is a gripping adventure film based on a true story where a group of mountaineers embark on a treacherous journey to conquer the world's highest peak. They face extreme weather conditions, dangerous avalanches, and personal sacrifices as they push themselves to the limits. The film explores themes of courage, friendship, and the indomitable human spirit.
Black Beauty follows the journey of a teenage girl who forms a deep connection with a wild mustang. Together, they face numerous challenges and embark on an incredible bond that teaches them about love, loss, and the power of resilience. Set against the backdrop of New York City, this heartwarming story explores themes of friendship, family, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals.
Rockface is a British television drama series which was broadcast on BBC One from 2002 to 2003. It ran for two series: the first six episodes were broadcast from 13 March to 17 April 2002 on Wednesday nights; the second series of eight episodes ran from 25 May to 27 July 2003 on Sunday nights. The series is set in Glenntannoch, a fictitious town in the Scottish Highlands, and centres around a mountain rescue team led by Dr Gordon Urquhart. The major rescues and incidents in the series were based on real life rescues conducted by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue service.
The Tag-Along is a horror movie that revolves around a real-life urban legend. A radio DJ starts investigating a missing person case and discovers a video footage that leads her to the eerie truth. As she delves deeper, she learns about the ghostly presence of a girl in red who is said to be the cause of mysterious disappearances. The movie explores themes of guilt, childhood, and the consequences of deforestation. It also touches upon controversial subjects like abortion and pregnancy. With the help of a security guard and a property agent, the protagonist uncovers the dark secrets hidden within the mountains. The story is based on a true story, adding an extra layer of creepiness to the plot.
In a remote mountain village, a group of people find themselves under attack by a horrifying creature with a single eye. As they try to survive and uncover the origin of the creature, they discover its connection to radioactivity and psychic powers.
Blind Husbands is a romantic drama set in the picturesque Dolomites, where a philanderer attempts to seduce a neglected wife while her husband is recovering from a broken arm. The story unfolds against the backdrop of mountain-climbing adventures, hotel room flirts, and a religious festival. Will the husband and wife reconcile or will the philanderer succeed in his seduction?
A carefree playboy with an aversion to marriage falls for a lass he meets in the French Alps.
A team of expert climbers embarks on a dangerous expedition to rescue stranded climbers on a deadly mountain. They must conquer treacherous obstacles and face supernatural forces to survive.
In the remote and snowy mountains, a group of mountaineers is forced to take shelter in a secluded house after a bank robbery goes wrong. As they try to survive the harsh conditions and escape the relentless pursuit of the police, bonds are formed and secrets are revealed, ultimately testing the characters' humanity and challenging the notions of good versus evil.
When a group of mountain rescuers set out on a mission in the treacherous snowy mountains, they encounter a dangerous and deadly creature. As they try to survive and escape, they must confront their fears and make self-sacrifices to save themselves and others. With time running out and the odds against them, they must find a way to overcome the deadly descent.
When ordinary humans failed, Roghaye became a 48-hour superwoman—not to escape death, but to reclaim her ordinary life.
Knowledge Original series that follows the heroic members of Canada's busiest volunteer search and rescue team as they set off by foot and helicopter to rescue people from the rugged wilderness of North Vancouver. (NSR)
Superhombre is a gripping documentary that follows a fearless Romanian alpinist as he attempts to climb the treacherous peaks of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest. The film also explores his unique bond with a goat climber, as they navigate through the challenges of the Himalaya mountain range.
This documentary tells via the testimonies of people who knew him (like Simone Moro, his companion during his last ascent), the life, the mountaineering exploits and the very tolerant character of Anatoli Boukreev. This famous mountaineer has made more than twenty-one ascents on mountains of 8,000 m altitude, without using supplemental oxygen, and has reached the summit of Everest four times. In 1996 he saved the lives of many climbers in a group led by Scott Fischer during their attempt on Everest. The documentary is based on footage shot during his tragic last ascent of Annapurna in Nepal in 1997.
In Idaho, an estranged couple are trapped in a blizzard while on vacation just before Christmas.
On Mt Hutt, the stakes are as high as the altitude for the ski patrollers, medical teams and road response crew who brave high-pressure rescues amongst this picturesque holiday destination.
They have a single goal: to find the missing person. Regardless. When the police sound the alarm, the volunteers and their rescue dogs rush out to search.