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7th(2022)



MENDIAK 1976 - A friendship story in Afghan peak.

Luis Arrieta Etxeberria

  • Spain
  • 2021
  • International
  • 85min
  • color

In 1976, a group of young people from Pamplona made history by successfully reaching the summit of Shakhaur(7,116m) in Afghanistan. But during the descent an accident occurred: One of them died and another was seriously injured. Thanks to the help of a Polish expedition, they managed to save the life of their companion and meanwhile forge a friendship that has lasted until today.

Director

  • Luis Arrieta EtxeberriaLuis Arrieta Etxeberria

    A fanatic by nature, entrepreneur and lover of the mountains, he dedicate his free time to climbing and skiing in the Pyrenees and Alps. Self-taught in audiovisual techniques, he has published several documentary films with awards at International mountain festivals. 

Credit

  • ProducerLuis Arrieta Etxeberria, Dani Burgui Iguzkiza, Jesus Iriarte Salinas
  • Screenwriter Dani Burgui Iguzkiza
  • Editor Jesus Iriarte Salinas
  • Music Gorka Pastor Yerro
  • Sound Danel Ciaurriz