Everest by Balloon
Originally released in 2003. Everest by Balloon is a feature film. directed by Michael Balson. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1991, in a field near the Nepalese hamlet of Gokyo, four men climbed into two fragile wicker baskets and poured flame into their hot air balloons. They were to become the first balloonists to fly over Mount Everest. For Leo Dickinson and Chris Dewhirst, the cameraman and pilot in one of the balloons, the flight was to settle old scores after three previous attempts and several life-threatening crashes. This documentary follows their successful flight over the finest panorama on earth in the oldest of flying machines, before their final crash landing in a remote corner of Tibet. Their voyage remains the only balloon flight over Everest to this day.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everest by Balloon about?
In 1991, in a field near the Nepalese hamlet of Gokyo, four men climbed into two fragile wicker baskets and poured flame into their hot air balloons. They were to become the first balloonists to fl...
Who directed Everest by Balloon?
Everest by Balloon was directed by Michael Balson.
How long is Everest by Balloon?
Everest by Balloon has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Everest by Balloon released?
Everest by Balloon was released on October 5, 2003 in theaters.