K2: Siren of the Himalayas

"Experience the adventure."

Nov 4 2014 Not Rated 1h 15m
Documentary

Following a group of climbers attempting to climb K2 in 2009, on the 100-year anniversary of its landmark 1909 expedition. Experience the adventure, peril and serenity of a group's attempt to climb the most challenging peak on earth.

Plot

K2: SIREN OF THE HIMALAYAS follows world-class alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a breathtaking high-altitude mountaineering experience. Director Dave Ohlson joins this group's epic K2 journey on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of Abruzzi's landmark expedition in 1909. The documentary also examines the history and geography of the Karakoram mountains while contemplating the risks, rewards and personal nature of exploration in an age when there are few blank spots left on the map.

Written by

Darren Lund, Andy McDonough, Dave Ohlson

Directed by

Dave Ohlson

Production Companies

Roped In Productions, Ursus Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins

Scores
# of Votes
1,230
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA