Everest (2015)

About Everest

Everest is a 2015 biographical adventure film directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by William Nicholson and Simon Beaufoy. This epic movie is inspired by the real events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, in which two expedition groups were left struggling for survival during a severe snowstorm.

Making / Production

The film was funded by multiple companies, including Universal Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures. The production aimed for authenticity with shooting locations in Nepal, at the base of Everest, and in the Italian Alps. Computer-generated imagery (CGI) was also extensively used to recreate the mountain's dangers.

Actors

• Jason Clarke as Rob Hall, the head of the Adventure consultants' climbing team; Clarke portrays the character with an optimistic yet cautious approach.
• Josh Brolin as Beck Weathers, a passionate climber who has a challenging experience on Everest; Brolin portrays his character's grit and determination.
• Jake Gyllenhaal as Scott Fischer, the head of the competing Mountain Madness team; Gyllenhaal convincingly captures Fischer's adventurous spirit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was released in IMAX 3D on September 18, 2015, and general release followed on September 25.
• Real footage from the 1996 Mount Everest disaster is incorporated into the film.
• Many of the outdoor scenes were filmed on location in Nepal and the Italian Alps.

Awards

The film was nominated for various awards, including Best Art Direction at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards and also received the BAFTA Award for Best Sound.

Quotes

• “Human beings simply aren't built to function at the cruising altitude of a 747.” - Rob Hall, played by Jason Clarke.
• “I'm climbing Mount Everest...because I can...because to be able to climb that high and see that kind of beauty that nobody ever sees, it'd be a crime not to.” - Beck Weathers, played by Josh Brolin.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Dario Marianelli.
• A soundtrack album was released digitally on September 18, 2015, and physically on October 2 by Varèse Sarabande.