In 2013, the world's media reported on a shocking mountain-high brawl as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. Director Jennifer Peedom and her team set out to uncover the cause of this altercation, intending to film the 2014 climbing season from the Sherpa's point-of-view. Instead, they captured Everest's greatest tragedy, when a huge block of ice crashed down onto the climbing route...
Direction
Peedom pivots flawlessly from brawl mystery to tragedy documentary.
Cinematography
Stunning Everest footage that mocks the vanity climbing it.
Production
Unprecedented Sherpa access transforms the entire Everest narrative.
Director
Jennifer Peedom
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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