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Summary: Tremendous documentary
Review: This is an exceptional film with an abundance of information not found in other Everest films. I used to think the short IMAX movie was the best-ever Everest documentary, but I've changed my mind after seeing this. The photography here is just as stunning, and it's 20 minutes longer than the IMAX effort. The photography here is breathtaking, and they show extensive footage of the south summit. In no other documentary have I seen the Hillary Step in such detail, especially with climbers on it.The film focuses on a climbing party, complete with Sherpa's and the obligatory personal profiles of each climber. We follow them from Base Camp to the various points above, then descend, then ascend again gradually to the peak. The debilitating effects of AMS and HACE are shown in excruciating detail. There are many segments of climbers in their tents, scarcely able to breathe or function properly. The courage of these climbers is awe inspiring, especially in the face of violent weather and the prospect of death on the mountain. If you're an actual climber or just a vicarious Everest person like myself, you will enjoy this movie. It offers as much, or more, than the IMAX film and that is indeed high praise.
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Summary: The best movie about 8K altitude
Review: This is the first "true" movie I have seen about high altitude and its effects in the human body. The movie is very realistic and cut off the typical trash from a mountain-movie looking for big sales. A big plus is the voice from Jodie Foster, just great !
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Summary: True Everest.
Review: This is what everest is all about. Two of the best climbers of our time take you on a journey to the top and give you a taste of what it's really like at the top of the world, meanwhile undergoing cognitive testing and showing us what altitude does to the body and brain. Excellent video, one of my favorite.
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Summary: The Science of high altitude physiology
Review: Unlike most movies of this genre, "Everest the Death Zone" attempts less to entertain than it does to educate. While there is some outstanding footage of the climb itself, the video really gains its strength from it's scientific examination of the physiology of high altitude climbers. Sure, there may be more glamorous videos available, but you will not find one as gripping as this. The film takes the viewer through the planning stages, the climb and the post-expedition review of the data collected and relates it to the extremely hypoxic environment endured by the climbers. As with all films made for a general audience, there is even some drama as one climber suffers near fatal breathing difficulties on the descent. A particularly poignant sequence near the summit shows the body of Rob Hall, the NZ guide, who died in the fateful 1996 tragedy. On a scientific level, this account of high altitude exposure is spot-on. I have used it in college level classes to illustrate the effects of lack of oxygen to my students. Monitoring and recovery equipment (pulse-oximetry and Gamow bags) is demonstrated in use on real patients and suitable treatment and rescue strategies are discussed. This film cuts away the mythology surrounding much of the high altitude climbing world and as such is a must see for any active or armchair climber.
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Summary: The Science of high altitude physiology
Review: Unlike most movies of this genre, "Everest the Death Zone" attempts less to entertain than it does to educate. While there is some outstanding footage of the climb itself, the video really gains its strength from it's scientific examination of the physiology of high altitude climbers. Sure, there may be more glamorous videos available, but you will not find one as gripping as this. The film takes the viewer through the planning stages, the climb and the post-expedition review of the data collected and relates it to the extremely hypoxic environment endured by the climbers. As with all films made for a general audience, there is even some drama as one climber suffers near fatal breathing difficulties on the descent. A particularly poignant sequence near the summit shows the body of Rob Hall, the NZ guide, who died in the fateful 1996 tragedy. On a scientific level, this account of high altitude exposure is spot-on. I have used it in college level classes to illustrate the effects of lack of oxygen to my students. Monitoring and recovery equipment (pulse-oximetry and Gamow bags) is demonstrated in use on real patients and suitable treatment and rescue strategies are discussed. This film cuts away the mythology surrounding much of the high altitude climbing world and as such is a must see for any active or armchair climber.
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