Deep Dive: The Last Mountain (2022)
Film Lens
The Last Mountain is a documentary that focuses on the tragic death of Tom Ballard on Nanga Parbat. It connects this event to the earlier death of his mother, Alison Hargreaves, who died during her descent from K2 in 1996. The film presents a narrative that intertwines the lives of both climbers, emphasizing the risks and emotional toll of high-altitude mountaineering.
Directed by Christopher Terrill, the film runs for 89 minutes and features interviews with family members, including Kate, Jim, and Tom Ballard, as well as Daniele Nardi. It is co-produced by the BBC and has received critical acclaim, winning Best Mountain Film at the 2019 Kendal Mountain Festival.
Why Watch
- •See Tom Ballard's story on Nanga Parbat.
- •Meet Alison Hargreaves, K2's first solo female summiter.
- •Find out about the Ballard family's climbing legacy.
Did You Know
•Tom Ballard died on Nanga Parbat in 2021.
•Alison Hargreaves died on K2 in 1996, 24 years before her son.
•The Last Mountain won Best Mountain Film at the 2019 Kendal Mountain Festival.
•The film has a duration of 89 minutes.
Perfect For
Mountain climbing enthusiastsFans of documentary filmsThose interested in family legacies