Baquet's Comeback
Originally released in 1988. Baquet's Comeback is a documentary film. directed by Nicolas Philibert. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maurice Baquet, Christophe Profit, and Gaston Rébuffat
Synopsis
July 1956: like every summer, the actor and cellist Maurice Baquet temporarily deserts the stage and the cinema studios to go to Chamonix where the mountaineer Gaston Rebuffat is waiting for him. A few days later, the two men achieved a historic first, that of the south face of the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m), a magnificent wall rising like a rampart above the Vallée Blanche. July 1988: to pay tribute to the memory of his friend Gaston, now deceased, Maurice Baquet once again climbed this wall suspended between heaven and earth with the man who, 50 years his junior, is considered one of his best contemporary mountaineers: Christophe Profit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films d'Ici
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baquet's Comeback about?
July 1956: like every summer, the actor and cellist Maurice Baquet temporarily deserts the stage and the cinema studios to go to Chamonix where the mountaineer Gaston Rebuffat is waiting for him. A...
Who directed Baquet's Comeback?
Baquet's Comeback was directed by Nicolas Philibert.
How long is Baquet's Comeback?
Baquet's Comeback has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Baquet's Comeback released?
Baquet's Comeback was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baquet's Comeback?
The main cast of Baquet's Comeback includes Maurice Baquet, Christophe Profit, Gaston Rébuffat.