Changabang: Return to the Shining Mountain
In 1976, British alpinists Peter Boardman & Joe Tasker made the first ascent of the West Wall of Changabang, for the next four decades the route gained legendary status as climbers from around the world would come to attempt to successfully repeat this route.
In 2022, 3 climbers from the New Zealand Alpine Team would try their luck on this infamous climb. Will they succeed?
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Nick KowalskiDirectorEnchainment
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Nick KowalskiProducer
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Daniel JollKey Cast
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Kim LadigesKey Cast
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Matt ScholesKey Cast
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Chris BoningtonKey Cast
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John PorterKey Cast
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Teresa TaskerKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Mountaineering, sport
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Runtime:20 minutes
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Completion Date:June 1, 2023
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Country of Origin:New Zealand
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Country of Filming:India, New Zealand, United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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New Zealand Mountain Film FestivalWanaka
New Zealand
June 24, 2023
World Premiere
Best NZ Made Film -
Banff Moutain Film FestivalBanff
Canada
October 28, 2023
North American Premiere
Finalist -
Kendal Mountain Film FestivalKendal
United Kingdom
November 16, 2023
Official Selection
Nick Kowalski is a director and cinematographer based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.
Although Nick works on anything that involves visual storytelling, he is perhaps best known for his documentary work covering mountain athletes pushing the limits which has seen him work extensively with the New Zealand Alpine Team.