Epic of Everest, The

Synopsis

The 1924 Everest expedition culminated in the deaths of two of the finest climbers of their generation, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, and sparked an ongoing debate over whether or not they did indeed reach the summit.

Filming in harsh conditions with a specially adapted camera, Captain John Noel captured images of breathtaking beauty and considerable historic significance. The film is also among the earliest filmed records of life in Tibet and features sequences at Phari Dzong (Pagri), Shekar Dzong (Xegar) and Rongbuk monastery.

The restoration by the BFI National Archive has transformed the quality of the surviving elements of the film and reintroduced the original coloured tints and tones.

Special feaures include: INTRODUCING THE EPIC OF EVEREST: Sandra Noel and Bryony Dixon (BFI National Archive) discuss the background and filming process;
SCORING THE EPIC OF EVEREST: Composer Simon Fisher Turner discusses the production of the new score; RESTORING THE EPIC OF EVEREST: Bryony Dixon, Ben Thompson (BFI National Archive) and Lisa Copson (Deluxe Digital) discuss the restoration process; original 1924 film programme (downloadable PDF, DVD only);
a thirty page illustrated booklet with essays/contributions from explorer and writer Wade Davis, Simon Fisher Turner, Sandra Noel, Julie Brown and the BFI National Archive’s Kieron Webb, plus notes on the musical extras and full credits.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2014

Notes

Dual format - contains both DVD and Blu-ray versions

Subjects

Geography

Keywords

Mount Everest; mountaineering; Tibet; archival film; Travelogue films; Mallory, George; Irvine, Andrew

Credits

Contributor

John Noel

Composer

Simon Fisher-Turner

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL, Blu-Ray DVD

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

88 minutes

Year

2014

Distributor

Name

BFI Video

Email

video.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7957 8957

Fax

020 7957 8968

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

 

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