Synopsis:
In 1953, the ascent of Everest remained the last of Earth’s great challenges. Standing at over 29,000ft, the world’s highest mountain posed a fearsome challenge and had already claimed thirteen lives in previous expeditions.
Faced with treacherous winds, sub-zero temperatures and battling altitude sickness, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay finally achieved the impossible and became the first men to conquer Everest. It was an event that stunned the world and defined an era.
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Credits:
Festival/Awards:
2013 Toronto International Film Festival, Canada – Runner-up, People’s Choice Award Documentary, Matterhorn CineMountain Festival, Italy - Winner, Grand Prix des Festivals Award and Sony Award for Best Cinematography, Trento Film Festival, Italy – Winner, The People’s Choice Award,NZ Screen Awards - Winner, Best Director Documentary, Flicks.co.nz - Winner, People’s Choice Award
2014: DC Environmental Film Festival, USA, Cameraimage Cinematography Film Festival, Poland – Winner, Best 3D Film Award
Technical information:
3D