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The Making of Everest

The Making of Everest

★ 10.0/10•1998•38m•NR•Documentary

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.

Greg MacGillivray · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime38m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 1998

Actors

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

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