The read
It runs a compact 45m.
Synopsis
Werner Herzog follows mountaineers Hans Kammerlander and Reinhold Messner during their expedition into climbing the Gasherbrum mountains, which has some of the most difficult peaks to be conquered, and they'll do it without the use of oxygen tanks. Herzog also takes some time to hear about their past experiences with other mountains, their personal tragedies and the reasons why they are so involved with such activity.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
32 audience votes
Key crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Werner HerzogWriter
Cast
- Werner HerzogSelf (voice)
- Reinhold MessnerSelf
- Hans KammerlanderSelf
Stills
Themes
mountainafghanistanclimbingmountaineering