Keeper of the Mountains
Synopsis
Keeper of the Mountains is a portrait of Elizabeth Hawley and her unlikely key role in the Golden Age of Himalayan mountaineering, her defiance of the traditional gender roles of her day and her decision to settle alone in Kathmandu in 1960, where she has famously lived life on her own terms ever since. Hawley, 91 and a former journalist, maintains the world's largest and most treasured archive of Himalayan mountaineering expeditions and her work is trusted by news organizations and publications around the globe. All this despite never having climbed a mountain herself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allison Otto
- Original Title
- Keeper of the Mountains
- Country of Origin
- Nepal, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
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What is Keeper of the Mountains about?
Keeper of the Mountains is a portrait of Elizabeth Hawley and her unlikely key role in the Golden Age of Himalayan mountaineering, her defiance of the traditional gender roles of her day and her decision to settle alone in Kathmandu in 1960, where she has famously lived life on her own terms ever since. Hawley, 91 and a former journalist, maintains the world's largest and most treasured archive of Himalayan mountaineering expeditions and her work is trusted by news organizations and publications around the globe. All this despite never having climbed a mountain herself.
Who directed Keeper of the Mountains?
Keeper of the Mountains was directed by Allison Otto.
Who stars in Keeper of the Mountains?
The principal cast of Keeper of the Mountains includes Elizabeth Hawley.
When was Keeper of the Mountains released and how long is it?
Keeper of the Mountains was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 25m.