Following a group of climbers attempting to climb K2 in 2009, on the 100-year anniversary of its landmark 1909 expedition. Experience the adventure, peril and serenity of a group's attempt to climb the most challenging peak on earth.
Uses astonishing visuals to tell the intersecting stories of George Mallory, the first man to attempt a summit of Mount Everest, and Conrad Anker, the mountaineer who finds Mallory's frozen remains 75 years later.
Director:
Anthony Geffen
Stars:
Conrad Anker,
Susan Robertson,
Robert Macfarlane
After a near-death mountain climbing accident, Joe Simpson's injuries were so severe he was told he'd never climb again. His recovery left him to confront the question: why, after coming so... See full summary »
Director:
Louise Osmond
Stars:
Roger Schäli,
Simon Anthamatten,
Andreas Abegglen
A fight on Everest? It seemed incredible. But in 2013 news channels around the world reported an ugly brawl at 6400 m (21,000 ft) as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. In 1953, ... See full summary »
Director:
Jennifer Peedom
Stars:
Russell Brice,
Tim Medvetz,
Phurba Tashi Sherpa
Three elite climbers struggle to find their way through obsession and loss as they attempt to climb Mount Meru, one of the most coveted prizes in the high stakes game of Himalayan big wall climbing.
Feature documentary about mountaineering icon Reinhold Messner and how he became what he is. This film is as much about his personality as it is about his extraordinary exploits - the psycho-gram of a controversial mountaineer.
Director:
Andreas Nickel
Stars:
Reinhold Messner,
Maxime Belleville,
Maurice Cretton
In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service.
Based on a true story, North Face is a survival drama film about a competition to climb the most dangerous rock face in the Alps. Set in 1936, as Nazi propaganda urges the nation's ... See full summary »
Director:
Philipp Stölzl
Stars:
Benno Fürmann,
Florian Lukas,
Johanna Wokalek
K2: SIREN OF THE HIMALAYAS follows world-class alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a breathtaking high-altitude mountaineering experience. Director Dave Ohlson joins this group's epic K2 journey on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of Abruzzi's landmark expedition in 1909. The documentary also examines the history and geography of the Karakoram mountains while contemplating the risks, rewards and personal nature of exploration in an age when there are few blank spots left on the map.Written by
Adam Brown
I really enjoyed this documentary. It gave a decent perspective about K2, the mountain and exactly how remote, desolated and extreme it is. This documentary follows a group of climbers who attempt to scale the world second highest mountain. Even though K2 is not as high as Everest it is much more difficult to climb and much, much deadlier. There are some really great shots of the mountain and the surrounding area that are worth checking out. The climbers that they follow have really good attitudes and that is refreshing to see. You really get to see how much time and dedication it takes for them to do what they do. The only issue I had was that I wasn't crazy about whoever was doing the voice overs. They had a really weird accent. Other than that, I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of mountain climbing or the Himalayas.
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I really enjoyed this documentary. It gave a decent perspective about K2, the mountain and exactly how remote, desolated and extreme it is. This documentary follows a group of climbers who attempt to scale the world second highest mountain. Even though K2 is not as high as Everest it is much more difficult to climb and much, much deadlier. There are some really great shots of the mountain and the surrounding area that are worth checking out. The climbers that they follow have really good attitudes and that is refreshing to see. You really get to see how much time and dedication it takes for them to do what they do. The only issue I had was that I wasn't crazy about whoever was doing the voice overs. They had a really weird accent. Other than that, I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of mountain climbing or the Himalayas.