" INTO THE VALLEY OF DEATH " 1966 ATTEMPT BY JEAN PIERRE MARQUANT TO CROSS DEATH VALLEY GG46415

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @periscopefilm   Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit   / periscopefilm   Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This film presented by Pennzoil, "Into the Valley of Death", is a documentary about Jean Pierre Marquant, a young French ex-paratrooper and veteran of the Algerian war from Nice who in 1966 attempted to walk the entire length of Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, in the middle of summer. The extreme physical and psychological challenges he faced are examined. The film also promotes products like Pennzoil Motor Oil and Meguiar's Car Wax. Jean Pierre's journey is portrayed as an act of proving that adventure still exists for those willing to challenge themselves against the odds, highlighting themes of endurance, the human spirit, and the quest for meaning beyond conventional life paths. The detailed descriptions of his physical suffering, mental fortitude, and the harsh environment of Death Valley provide a backdrop to his personal quest and the broader philosophical question of what drives individuals to seek extreme challenges. The film was directed by Peter Matulavich, with cinematography by Tom Evans. Note: Marquant now lives in Polynesia. 0:18 - 0:44: Introduction to Death Valley with images of scorpions and rattlesnakes, described as the hottest, driest, and most forbidding landscape on Earth, where survival is tough, and temperatures can exceed 130°F. 0:47 - 1:10: Mention of a young Frenchman in 1966 attempting to walk the length of Death Valley in the middle of summer, an unusual and challenging endeavor. 1:10: An advertisement break with golfer Arnold Palmer for Pennzoil motor oil, featuring endorsements from satisfied users discussing the product's quality and effectiveness. 2:01: A skull on a dry lake bed. Death Valley's extreme conditions are highlighted, noting that over two dozen people have lost their lives there due to the intense heat. A young Frenchman, Jean Pierre Marquant, in 1966 is introduced, aiming to walk the valley in extreme summer heat. 2:46: Jean Pierre's journey begins; he describes his first day, the overwhelming heat even at night, and his initial doubts about surviving the challenge. 3:31: Jean Pierre reflects on his life choices, including a job in a chicken breeding farm and a relationship, and his desire for more than a conventional life, which led him to undertake this adventure in Death Valley. 5:02: Jean Pierre's second day is detailed, mentioning his travel through Rhyolite Ghost Town, reflecting on another Frenchman who died there, and his own rigorous preparation for the journey. 6:20: Continuation of Jean Pierre's journey, focusing on his physical and mental preparations, including selection of sunglasses or goggles, strategic planning for water and survival in the extreme environment. He holds a rosary. 9:00: Commercial for Meguiar's Car Wax,. 9:33: Jean Pierre's struggle with the intense heat continues, describing his physical exhaustion and the relentless heat. 10:50: A thermometer shows 110 degrees. Jean Pierre uses an abandoned mine shaft for shade, struggles with eating, and reflects on his journey's progress and challenges. 12:50: His journey continues with a climb up Dante's Peak, a significant obstacle, and his interaction with a local who doubts his chances of survival. Death Valley Junction service station. 15:35: Jean Pierre faces a severe test of endurance as he crosses the Salt Flats, losing his umbrella, which leaves him exposed to the brutal conditions. A rattlesnake is poised to strike. 16:33: Pennzoil motor oil commercial. 17:03:A local group of Army soldiers finding some of Jean Pierre's equipment, assuming the worst. 18:25: A journalist types up an article about the hike, and in montage it is shown in newspaper press and being published in the papers. 19:40: a group of young people on the beach listen to portable radios and hear about Marquant's hike. 21:47: extreme shots of the sun, with enormous power of its rays evident. A ranger finds the lost umbrella and assumes the worst. Marquant missing headline. 22:23 - 23:30: Pennzoil commercial, emphasizing its gas-saving benefits. 23:30: People gather at the finish line at Stovepipe Wells, unsure of Jean Pierre's fate, as he finally appears, completing his grueling journey. 24:37: Jean Pierre's achievement is celebrated not for its scale but for proving that adventure and challenge can still be found if one is willing to seek it. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com