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Deep Dive: The Summit (2013)

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The Summit
The Summit is a documentary film directed by Nick Ryan that recounts the tragic events of the 2008 K2 disaster, where 11 climbers lost their lives. The film combines real documentary footage with dramatized recreations, filmed on the North face of the Eiger and the Jungfraujoch glacier in Switzerland in March 2011. Key figures from the disaster, including Pemba Gyalje Sherpa and others who were present during the events, participated in the reconstructions, providing a personal connection to the story. The film premiered at the 2012 London Film Festival and features footage from climbers such as Hoselito Bite, Ger McDonnell, and Cecilie Skog. The narrative focuses on the perilous ascent and descent of K2, one of the most dangerous mountains in the world, emphasizing the risks and realities faced by climbers in extreme conditions.

Why Watch

  • •See real footage from the 2008 K2 disaster.
  • •Meet climbers like Pemba Gyalje Sherpa and Cecilie Skog.
  • •Find out about the film's awards at Sundance and IFTA.

Did You Know

•11 climbers died during the K2 disaster in August 2008.
•The film was filmed on the North face of the Eiger in March 2011.
•The film won Best Editing at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
•The film received a score of 63 out of 100 on Metacritic from 17 critics.

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Mountaineering enthusiastsFans of documentary filmsTrue crime followers