The Making of Everest
“On Location in the Death Zone”
Synopsis
How was this IMPOSSIBLE movie actually filmed? Photographing the world's largest mountain in the world's largest film format demanded more than just strength and courage; it required dedication and purpose. During shooting, our filming schedule took an unexpected turn when eight climbers from other expeditions died in a sudden storm high on the mountain. Safe from the disaster, our film team helped launch a rescue. Re-live the events of those dramatic days which captured the world's attention, and hear about our team's heroic ascent of EVEREST to photograph the first large format film images from the top of the world. Summit day was heartfelt, especially for our climbing leader, Jamling Norgay, whose father is a Sherpa climbing legend. A devout Buddhist, Jamling deeply respects the mountain and its deities. The tragedy and triumph of Jamling's team reminds us of the importance and presence of spirit, not just on the mountain, but everywhere and always.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg MacGillivray
- Original Title
- The Making of Everest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- MacGillivray Freeman Films, Polartec, National Science Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg MacGillivray
Greg MacGillivray
Department Leadership Roster
Greg MacGillivray
Producer
Greg MacGillivray
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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What is The Making of Everest about?
How was this IMPOSSIBLE movie actually filmed? Photographing the world's largest mountain in the world's largest film format demanded more than just strength and courage; it required dedication and purpose. During shooting, our filming schedule took an unexpected turn when eight climbers from other expeditions died in a sudden storm high on the mountain. Safe from the disaster, our film team helped launch a rescue. Re-live the events of those dramatic days which captured the world's attention, and hear about our team's heroic ascent of EVEREST to photograph the first large format film images from the top of the world. Summit day was heartfelt, especially for our climbing leader, Jamling Norgay, whose father is a Sherpa climbing legend. A devout Buddhist, Jamling deeply respects the mountain and its deities. The tragedy and triumph of Jamling's team reminds us of the importance and presence of spirit, not just on the mountain, but everywhere and always.
Who directed The Making of Everest?
The Making of Everest was directed by Greg MacGillivray.
Who stars in The Making of Everest?
The principal cast of The Making of Everest includes Greg MacGillivray, Alec Lorimore, Stephen Judson, Ed Viesturs, Araceli Segarra.
When was The Making of Everest released and how long is it?
The Making of Everest was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Making of Everest?
The Making of Everest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).