Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames


K2 is widely seen as the world's harshest mountain. Yet many indigenous porters make a living in its extreme conditions, carrying provisions for foreign climbing expeditions. Often risking their lives, they receive minimal pay for their efforts. Against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty, this doc explores the courage and sacrifice of the men who call the 'Savage Mountain' their home.
8.9
Score
7 votes
Editorial context, craft details, and films that share its DNA.
Ghulam Mehdi
Ghulam Mehdi

In the Realms of the Unreal
2004