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199652 minGdocumentary

8.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

The Fatal Game

199652 minGdocumentary

8.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

In 1994, New Zealand mountaineer Mark Whetu faced a life-altering decision on Mt Everest: to leave his climbing partner Mike Reinberger or stay with him.

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Richard Dennison

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In 1994, New Zealand mountaineer Mark Whetu faced a life-altering decision on Mt Everest: to leave his climbing partner Mike Reinberger or stay with him.

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Richard Dennisondirector

Richard Dennisonwriter

James Heywardwriter

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Mark Whetu stood on the summit of Mt Everest in 1994 with climbing partner Mike Reinberger. They reached the top together but faced a crisis as darkness fell and temperatures plummeted. Whetu had to decide whether to leave Reinberger behind or remain with him. This decision unfolded against the backdrop of one of the world's most challenging peaks. The 52-minute documentary captures this moment of survival and the realities of high-altitude climbing.

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