Lost on Everest

About Lost on Everest

Lost on Everest is a thrilling adventure documentary by National Geographic that was released in 2020. The movie chronicles the journey of an expert team of explorers who set out on a daring trek to the summit of Mount Everest in an attempt to solve one of mountaineering's most compelling mysteries: the whereabouts of Andrew Irvine and George Mallory who went missing on their 1924 Everest expedition.

Making / Production

The film is a meticulous production involving months of planning and using technical mountaineering, scientific evidence and immersive storytelling. It presents the unimaginable scale of Everest and the dangers it conceals with immersive scope and depth. The documentary was directed by Renan Ozturk and Freddie Wilkinson and is a stirring testament to the unpredictable perils of nature.

Actors

• Renan Ozturk: As both one of the main alpinists and the director of the film, Renan takes an active and dynamic role in the quest to unearth the mystery.
• Freddie Wilkinson: As the co-director, Freddie also plays a crucial part in the expedition and provides his expert mountaineering insight into the mission.
• Mark Synnott: A renowned adventurer, Mark channels his enthusiasm and expertise in navigating the harsh terrains of Everest.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's expedition is the highest unassisted climb in history to search for historical artifacts.
• The documentary uses the latest technology like drone photography to capture breath-taking visuals of the Everest.

Quotes

• "We’re not only climbing for the summit, but for a greater understanding of history." - Renan Ozturk.
• "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." - Freddie Wilkinson.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film features a captivating score by Jay Wadley that accentuates the thrill and the daunting nature of the mighty Everest.