The Epic of Everest

The Epic of Everest

Directed by J.B.L. Noel

192487 min7.0 / 10

A stark, historically significant silent documentary of a doomed Everest expedition that captures both the sublime beauty and existential peril of extreme mountaineering.

The official record of Mallory and Irvine's 1924 expedition. When George Mallory and Sandy Irvine attempted to reach the summit of Everest in 1924 they came closer than any previous attempt. Inspired by the work of Herbert Ponting (The Great White Silence) Captain Noel filmed in the harshest of conditions, with specially adapted equipment, to capture the drama of the fateful expedition.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Epic of Everest sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Epic of Everest scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Epic of Everest violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Epic of Everest easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does The Epic of Everest end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise25

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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