A climatologist, a physicist, and a volcanologist set out to conquer the highest peak in the Alps. Through exceptional images, the film recounts their odyssey and reveals the immense wealth of this natural laboratory. Straddling France, Italy, and Switzerland, the Mont Blanc massif was formed 240 million years ago. Four times the size of Paris, it covers 400 km2. Its summit, the highest in Western Europe, rises to 4,810 meters. Three scientists begin its ascent: Martine Rebetez, a Swiss climatologist; Étienne Klein, a philosopher and physicist at the French Atomic Energy Commission; and Jacques-Marie Bardintzeff, a geologist and volcanologist. Advancing in two roped teams, they are accompanied by Jean-Franck Charlet and François-Régis Thévenet, mountain guides, as well as physiologist Hugo Nespoulet.
Vincent Pérazio is a French director, screenwriter, and author specializing in documentaries, particularly scientific, environmental, and heritage documentaries. He has made a name for himself with numerous television documentaries, addressing diverse themes such as underwater exploration, environmental issues, and ancient history. He has directed numerous television films, including "Oceans, the Plastic Mystery" (2016), "Under the Pole" (2020), "Of Vines and Men" (2000), and "Thomas Pesquet: Objective France" (2023). His work explores diverse themes such as biodiversity, underwater exploration, environmental history, and contemporary ecological issues. He strives to make complex subjects accessible and raise public awareness about the preservation of the planet, regularly collaborating with experts, scientists, and committed figures. His filmography demonstrates a constant commitment to popularizing science and the discovery of natural and cultural heritage.
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