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The Making of Everest
The Making of Everest
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  2. The Making of Everest

The Making of Everest

1998
38m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1998

Runtime

38m

Storyline

"On Location in the Death Zone"

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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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
38m
Jan 1, 1998
Languages
English
Director
Greg MacGillivray
Production
MacGillivray Freeman Films
MacGillivray Freeman Films
Polartec
Polartec
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

17 Cast Members

Greg MacGillivray

Self

Alec Lorimore

Self

Stephen Judson

Self

Ed Viesturs

Ed Viesturs

Self

Araceli Segarra

Araceli Segarra

Self

Sumuyo Tzuzuki

Self

David Breashears

David Breashears

Self

Jamling Tenzing Norgay

Self

Robert Schauer

Self

Brad Ohlund

Self

Beck Weathers

Self

Wong Chu Sherpa

Self

Sumiyo Tzukuki

Self

Paula Viesturs

Self

Madan K.C.

Self

Scott Fisher

Self (related character)

Rob Hall

Self (related character)

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