In 1953, an expedition funded by the British trekked through the Himalayas with one goal, to conquer the summit of Everest; the highest place on Earth.  Attempts had been made in the past, but had failed.  But this expedition, this last great huzzah! of the British Empire was about to make history.  Beyond The Edge tells us this story, and focuses on the men that planted their boots where no man had done so before; a Sherpa named Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, a beekeeper from New Zealand.  The story is told linearly, using original footage and photographs from the expedition, current and historic interview audio as well as dramatisations of the events.  We learn about the team, their backgrounds and motivations, their trials and tests, successes and failures, all in the name of history.

The film pulls you along with Hillary, seeing everything from his point of view.  The mix of media, and the 3D, really works well to put you in his shoes.  You see the mountains surrounding him and feel squeezed by the landscape, and as you follow their ascent you really understand the awesome nature of that harsh and unforgiving peak.  The only issue the film has is pacing.  Sometimes you want to rush them along as they’re climbing yet another glacier or ridge, but in the interest of historical accuracy this is forgiven.  Overall, this film has been made and curated with honesty and heart.  It is an intimate tale of epic actions and events, and if you don’t know the story already, it is a must see.

 

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