In the wake of Nepal’s devastating earthquake that killed thousands and brought the country to its knees, Universal is set to launch a big screen film that’s sure to reignite the debate over high-mountain adventuring.
The film’s website features a “help Nepal” link urging visitors to join the company in donating to recovery efforts. UK supporters might like to support the effort being made by the charity Community Action Nepal (CAN), set up by legendary British climber Doug Scott.
Inspired by the incredible, and fatal events of 1996’s attempts to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind.
Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.
The epic adventure, which will screen in the UK on 18th September, stars Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley, Emily Watson and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Everest is directed by Baltasar Kormákur (2 Guns, Contraband) and produced by Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, Cross Creek Pictures’ Brian Oliver and Tyler Thompson, as well as Nicky Kentish Barnes and Kormákur.
Universal Pictures and Cross Creek Pictures’ presentation of Everest – in association with Walden Media – is adapted for the screen by William Nicholson (Gladiator) and Oscar® winner Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire).
The spectacular film was shot on location in Nepal on the foothills of Everest, as well as in the Italian Alps and at Cinecittà Studios in Rome and Pinewood Studios in the UK. Fans of mountaineering, climbing, trekking, travel, extreme adventure and those with a love of rugged and majestic mountain scenery, as well as dramatic and exciting movies, will be gripped by the story and visual spectacle.
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