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The Making of Everest

The Making of Everest

(1998)

Overview

How was this IMPOSSIBLE movie actually filmed? Photographing the world's largest mountain in the world's largest film format demanded more than just strength and courage; it required dedication and purpose. During shooting, our filming schedule took an unexpected turn when eight climbers from other expeditions died in a sudden storm high on the mountain. Safe from the disaster, our film team helped launch a rescue. Re-live the events of those dramatic days which captured the world's attention, and hear about our team's heroic ascent of EVEREST to photograph the first large format film images from the top of the world. Summit day was heartfelt, especially for our climbing leader, Jamling Norgay, whose father is a Sherpa climbing legend. A devout Buddhist, Jamling deeply respects the mountain and its deities. The tragedy and triumph of Jamling's team reminds us of the importance and presence of spirit, not just on the mountain, but everywhere and always.

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  1. Director : Greg MacGillivray
  2. Producer : Greg MacGillivray
  3. Cast : Greg MacGillivray,Alec Lorimore,Stephen Judson,Ed Viesturs,Araceli Segarra,Sumuyo Tzuzuki,David Breashears,Jamling Tenzing Norgay,Robert Schauer,Brad Ohlund,Beck Weathers,Wong Chu Sherpa,Sumiyo Tzukuki,Paula Viesturs,Madan K.C.,Scott Fisher,Rob Hall

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Original TitleThe Making of Everest

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1998-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 38m

Homepagehttps://www.mntnfilm.com/en/film/the-making-of-everest-1997

Production CompaniesMacGillivray Freeman Films,Polartec,National Science Foundation

Genres

  • Documentary

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