Wanda Rutkiewicz. Ostatnia wyprawa
2024
The true story of Wanda Rutkiewicz, the first woman in the world and the first person from Poland to climb the highest peaks on earth. Wanda entered the men’s world of high-mountain expeditions and paid the highest price. The film’s director sets off to the Himalayas in Wanda’s footsteps and the clue to her search lies in the heroine’s audio diary.
Country
Poland
Category
Films, Mountaineering
Director
Eliza Kubarska
Duration
85 minutes
Language
Polish, English, Nepali, Tibetan, German
Subtitles language
Slovenian
Festival year
19.FGF, 2025
Awards
Best Mountaineering Film
A fascinating journey into the life of the legendary Polish mountaineer. More than thirty years after her death, the film delves into her archives, offering a deep and captivating portrait of a woman who defied the limits of the impossible. Kubarska has managed to reveal the complexity of Wanda Rutkiewicz, keeping her legacy and the mystery that still surrounds her alive.
Screening
Monday, 17. 2. 2025
20:00
Cankarjev dom, Linhartova dvorana, Ljubljana
A discussion with director Eliza Kubarska will take place before the screening.
Wednesday, 19. 2. 2025
18:00
Kino Radolca, Radovljica
Saturday, 22. 2. 2025
18:00
Mestni kino Domžale, Domžale