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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 / 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 / Portrait
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 / Chronicle
Shadows of Everest
Eric Campbell (2011)
The legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary. Once he stood higher than anyone else on earth and almost 60 years on, in many parts of Nepal, Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary remains a giant, revered for the schools, community programs and health projects he fostered. Hillary planned that after his death, his charity, The Himalayan Trust, would continue to provide assistance and developmental aid in Nepal. But instead, it has torn Hillary's family apart. Al Jazeera's '101 East' reports on how a family rift is threatening the legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary.- 2011
- Qatar
- 25 min
The legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary. Once he stood higher than anyone else on earth and almost 60 years on, in many parts of Nepal, Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary remains a giant, revered for the schools, community programs and health projects he fostered. Hillary planned that after his death, his charity, The Himalayan Trust, would continue to provide assistance and developmental aid in Nepal. But instead, it has torn Hillary's family apart. Al Jazeera's '101 East' reports on how a family rift is threatening the legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary.Climbing locations
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