Metanoia
Synopsis
This documentary follows the life and climbs of legendary alpinist Jeff Lowe, through his visionary ascents around the world up to his final dance with a terminal disease. Centered around Jeff’s most daring climb, Metanoia – solo, in winter, up the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland — which changed his life and prepared him for the greatest adventure of all: facing his own mortality. It is a mind-bending adventure through time and space that gives physical form to Jeff's unique philosophies and inspiring creative genius.
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Jeff Lowe
Self
Conrad Anker
Self (Narrator)
Catherine Destivelle
Self
Ueli Steck
Self
Doug Robinson
Self
Lynn Hill
Self
Jon Krakauer
Self (Narrator)
Pete Takeda
Self
Steve House
Self
Steve Grossman
Self
James Bartos Balog
Self
Michael Kennedy
Self
Malcolm Daly
Self
Sean O'Neill
Self
Josh Wharton
Self
Jim Donini
Self
Jim Bridwell
Self
David Roberts
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Aikman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Lowe, Jim Aikman
- Original Title
- Metanoia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Adaptable Man Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Aikman
Jeff Lowe, Jim Aikman
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Lowe
Writer
Jim Aikman
Writer
Jim Aikman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metanoia
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What is Metanoia about?
This documentary follows the life and climbs of legendary alpinist Jeff Lowe, through his visionary ascents around the world up to his final dance with a terminal disease. Centered around Jeff’s most daring climb, Metanoia – solo, in winter, up the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland — which changed his life and prepared him for the greatest adventure of all: facing his own mortality. It is a mind-bending adventure through time and space that gives physical form to Jeff's unique philosophies and inspiring creative genius.
Who directed Metanoia?
Metanoia was directed by Jim Aikman.
Who stars in Metanoia?
The principal cast of Metanoia includes Jeff Lowe, Conrad Anker, Catherine Destivelle, Ueli Steck, Doug Robinson.
When was Metanoia released and how long is it?
Metanoia was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Metanoia?
Metanoia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).