High Tension
Synopsis
Ueli Steck (Switzerland), Simone Moro (Italy) and Jon Griffith (GB) are not like 95% of the climbers on Everest: they don't use oxygen, altimeters (improperly called Sherpas), or fixed ropes. In 2013, the trio aims to repeat the arduous Western Spur. The Sherpas have the mission to equip the mountain with fixed ropes on this famous day, up to Camp 3: ropes without which customers of commercial expeditions could not climb Everest. An argument ensued, insults were hurled from both sides. The confrontation at Camp 2 degenerated: a Sherpa water bottle physically attacked the trio of Europeans. Blows and stones were thrown and threats led the trio to flee the mountain. The Réel Rock film crew, which is part of the climbing team, films this chaos without complacency.
Top Cast
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Ueli Steck
Self
Simone Moro
Self
Nick Rosen
Narrator
Denis Urubko
Self
Melissa Arnot
Self
Alexei Bolotov
Self
Yūichirō Miura
Self
Jake Norton
Self
Jim Whittaker
Self
Brent Bishop
Self
Nick Paumgarten
Self
Samina Baig
Self
Phurba Tashi Sherpa
Self
Jonathan Griffith
Self
Greg Vernovage
Self
Grayson Schaffer
Self
Edita Uksaite Nichols
Self
Da Rhita Sherpa
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr
- Original Title
- High Tension
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Nepali
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Sender Films, Petzl, The North Face, EpicTV, Evolv, Gore-Tex, Big UP Productions, Sterling Rope, Climbing Magazine, Goal Zero, Wenger, Clif Bar, Wind Stopper
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Mortimer
Director
Josh Lowell
Director
Nick Rosen
Director
Zachary Barr
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for High Tension.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Tension
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Tension about?
Ueli Steck (Switzerland), Simone Moro (Italy) and Jon Griffith (GB) are not like 95% of the climbers on Everest: they don't use oxygen, altimeters (improperly called Sherpas), or fixed ropes. In 2013, the trio aims to repeat the arduous Western Spur. The Sherpas have the mission to equip the mountain with fixed ropes on this famous day, up to Camp 3: ropes without which customers of commercial expeditions could not climb Everest. An argument ensued, insults were hurled from both sides. The confrontation at Camp 2 degenerated: a Sherpa water bottle physically attacked the trio of Europeans. Blows and stones were thrown and threats led the trio to flee the mountain. The Réel Rock film crew, which is part of the climbing team, films this chaos without complacency.
Who directed High Tension?
High Tension was directed by Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr.
Who stars in High Tension?
The principal cast of High Tension includes Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Nick Rosen, Denis Urubko, Melissa Arnot.
When was High Tension released and how long is it?
High Tension was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 40m.