Description
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival. Critics call Everest "…exciting, thrilling, moving and completely engaging." – Scott Mendleson, Forbes
Special Features
- Race to the Summit: The Making of Everest
- Learning to Climb
- A Mountain of Work
- Aspiring to Authenticity: The Real Story
- Feature Commentary with Director Baltasar Kormákur