Sherpas - the True Heroes of Mount Everest
This film shows the work, the hardship and the life of the Sherpas at the Mount Everest. With their eyes, we follow the expedition of the Swiss mountain guide Kari Kobler and his European climbers to the highest mountain in the world. For the first time, this film shows the stories of the Sherpas, their feelings and fears on the climb of Mount Everest. They tell us bluntly what it means for them to work for Western clients, to act as their ladders to the top of the world. We experience their successes but also a tragedy when the expedition loses a member. We see how the Sherpas risk their own lives to save one of their Western clients, and how they are affected by his death.
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Frank SennDirector
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Hari ThapaDirector
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Otto C. HoneggerDirector
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Frank SennProducer
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Hari ThapaProducer
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Otto C. HoneggerProducer
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Chriñtoph MullerProducerExecutive Producer
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SRG SSRProducerExecutive Producer
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Alberto CholletProducerExecutive Producer
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ARTEProducerExecutive Producer
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Claudia BucherProducerExecutive Producer
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Olaf GrunertProducerExecutive Producer
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Kari KoblerKey CastSwiss mountain guide
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Long Dorje SherpaKey CastNepali climber
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Norbu SherpaKey CastTourist guide
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Project Type:Documentary, Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 34 minutes 12 seconds
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Country of Origin:Nepal
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Language:English, Nepali
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Shooting Format:Digital
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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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Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF)Kathmandu
Nepal
December 10, 2009
Best Film