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Documentary / Historical
The ascent of Everest
Antonello Padovano (2019)
This is the story of how, on May 29, 1953, two men, both endowed with outstanding stamina and skill reached for the first time the top of the world: the summit of Mount Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary, accompanies us with his narration through all the stages of his victorious ascent, telling unknown details and reliving the epic climb giving the story an unprecedented and surprising testimony. His description of Tenzing definitely clarifies his relationship with his partner and his narration of why he wants to reach the summit enlightens us intimately on his motivation as mountaineer.- 2019
- Italy, UK
- 57 min
This is the story of how, on May 29, 1953, two men, both endowed with outstanding stamina and skill reached for the first time the top of the world: the summit of Mount Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary, accompanies us with his narration through all the stages of his victorious ascent, telling unknown details and reliving the epic climb giving the story an unprecedented and surprising testimony. His description of Tenzing definitely clarifies his relationship with his partner and his narration of why he wants to reach the summit enlightens us intimately on his motivation as mountaineer.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
NZAC Himalayan Expedition Barun Valley 1954
George Lowe (1954)
Filmed by George Lowe and taken on the New Zealand Alpine Club’s 1954 Expedition to the Barun Valley in Nepal. Ed Hillary was the leader of the expedition. It was a large expedition involving a number of New Zealand’s best mountaineers at the time. Roland Ellis did a great deal of organising for this expedition and I think in the end, as a keen amateur film buff, also financed the movie. He edited it and organised Ed to be the commentator.NZAC Himalayan Expedition Barun Valley 1954
- 1954
- New Zealand
- 36 min
Filmed by George Lowe and taken on the New Zealand Alpine Club’s 1954 Expedition to the Barun Valley in Nepal. Ed Hillary was the leader of the expedition. It was a large expedition involving a number of New Zealand’s best mountaineers at the time. Roland Ellis did a great deal of organising for this expedition and I think in the end, as a keen amateur film buff, also financed the movie. He edited it and organised Ed to be the commentator.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Hillary - A view from the top
John Carlaw (1987)
A straightforward, populist documentary about New Zealand’s most famous individual, mountaineer and philanthropist Sir Edmund Hillary. Details the events and facts of an extraordinary life whose public life was exemplary - climber, diplomat, aid worker – and whose private life was touched by tragedy. The highlight is Sir Ed’s own interviews, which are candid, balanced and wise.- 1987
- New Zealand
- 180 min
A straightforward, populist documentary about New Zealand’s most famous individual, mountaineer and philanthropist Sir Edmund Hillary. Details the events and facts of an extraordinary life whose public life was exemplary - climber, diplomat, aid worker – and whose private life was touched by tragedy. The highlight is Sir Ed’s own interviews, which are candid, balanced and wise.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Aspiring
Yvonne Mackay (2005)
Aspiring is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Aspiring. It was directed by Yvonne Mackay in 2005 and produced by Gibson Group. It features John Drawbridge.- 2005
- New Zealand
- 45 min
Aspiring is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Aspiring. It was directed by Yvonne Mackay in 2005 and produced by Gibson Group. It features John Drawbridge.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Mount Everest, the east face
Mike Reynolds (1981)
A 1981 American attempt led by Richard Blum and Louis Reichardt, including Edmund Hillary, George Lowe, John Roskelley, and Kim Momb made progress on the steep rock buttresses, but aborted at around 7000 meters due to high avalanche danger.Mike Reynolds, Kurt Diemberger
- 1981
- USA
- 20 min
A 1981 American attempt led by Richard Blum and Louis Reichardt, including Edmund Hillary, George Lowe, John Roskelley, and Kim Momb made progress on the steep rock buttresses, but aborted at around 7000 meters due to high avalanche danger.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Beyond Everest
Michael Dillon (2000)
Beyond Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Nar Parbat. It was directed by Michael Dillon in 2000 and produced by Michael Dillon Films. It features Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary, George Lowe, Rex Hillary, June Mulgrew Hillary, David Lange and others.- 2000
- Australia
- 54 min
Beyond Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Nar Parbat. It was directed by Michael Dillon in 2000 and produced by Michael Dillon Films. It features Edmund Hillary, Peter Hillary, George Lowe, Rex Hillary, June Mulgrew Hillary, David Lange and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Hillary on Everest
Tom Scott (2003)
A biography of Sir Edmund Hillary, narrated by Ian McKellen. Featuring interviews with the mountaineer himself, close family members and some of the original British party that conquered Everest in 1953.- 2003
- Australia
- 76 min
A biography of Sir Edmund Hillary, narrated by Ian McKellen. Featuring interviews with the mountaineer himself, close family members and some of the original British party that conquered Everest in 1953.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Hillary and Tenzing - Everest and after
David Upshal (1997)
Hillary and Tenzing - Everest and after is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by David Upshal in 1997 and produced by BBC. It is a part of the series Reputations. It features George Band, Peter Hansen, Charles Warren, Mike Westmacott, Raymond Lambert, John Hunt and others.Hillary and Tenzing - Everest and after
- 1997
- UK
- 60 min
Hillary and Tenzing - Everest and after is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by David Upshal in 1997 and produced by BBC. It is a part of the series Reputations. It features George Band, Peter Hansen, Charles Warren, Mike Westmacott, Raymond Lambert, John Hunt and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Hillary & Tenzing - Climbing to the roof of the world
Margaret Percy (1996)
The true story of Tenzing Norgay, a sherpa from Nepal, and his quest to climb Mount Everest, which he could view from his backyard while growing up. He eventually becomes part of the British crew to climb Everest, where he meets Edmund Hillary, his eventual New Zealander partner who he makes history with by becoming the first two men to reach the top of Mount Everest in 1953.Hillary & Tenzing - Climbing to the roof of the world
- 1996
- USA
- 56 min
The true story of Tenzing Norgay, a sherpa from Nepal, and his quest to climb Mount Everest, which he could view from his backyard while growing up. He eventually becomes part of the British crew to climb Everest, where he meets Edmund Hillary, his eventual New Zealander partner who he makes history with by becoming the first two men to reach the top of Mount Everest in 1953.Climbing locations
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A life of my choice
Gordon Brown (1999)
A life of my choice is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Allison Chase in 1999 and produced by Outside Television. It features Edmund Hillary, Wilfred Thesiger, Peter Hillary, Alex Maitland, Elizabeth Edwards, June Mulgrew Hillary and others.- 1999
- USA
- 47 min
A life of my choice is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Allison Chase in 1999 and produced by Outside Television. It features Edmund Hillary, Wilfred Thesiger, Peter Hillary, Alex Maitland, Elizabeth Edwards, June Mulgrew Hillary and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
The other side of the mountain
Selwyn Roderick (1978)
The other side of the mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Selwyn Roderick in 1978 and produced by BBC. It features John Hunt, Alfred Gregory, Tenzing Norgay, Charles Wylie, George Lowe, Michael Ward and others.The other side of the mountain
- 1978
- UK
- 60 min
The other side of the mountain is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Selwyn Roderick in 1978 and produced by BBC. It features John Hunt, Alfred Gregory, Tenzing Norgay, Charles Wylie, George Lowe, Michael Ward and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Seven faces of Everest
Leanne Klein (1993)
Using fascinating footage from the 1953 British expedition, 1960 Chinese expedition, 1975 Soutwest Face expedition, Wilson's solo attempt, 1982 Northeast Ridge expedition and others, this film explores nationalism, false summit claims, colonialism, personal fulfilment and loss.- 1993
- UK
- 70 min
Using fascinating footage from the 1953 British expedition, 1960 Chinese expedition, 1975 Soutwest Face expedition, Wilson's solo attempt, 1982 Northeast Ridge expedition and others, this film explores nationalism, false summit claims, colonialism, personal fulfilment and loss.Climbing locations
