High Tension
Originally released in 2013. High Tension is a documentary/drama film. directed by Peter Mortimer. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, and Nick Rosen
Synopsis
Ueli Steck (Switzerland), Simone Moro (Italy) and Jon Griffith (GB) are not like 95% of the climbers on Everest: they don't use oxygen, altimeters (improperly called Sherpas), or fixed ropes. In 2013, the trio aims to repeat the arduous Western Spur. The Sherpas have the mission to equip the mountain with fixed ropes on this famous day, up to Camp 3: ropes without which customers of commercial expeditions could not climb Everest. An argument ensued, insults were hurled from both sides. The confrontation at Camp 2 degenerated: a Sherpa water bottle physically attacked the trio of Europeans. Blows and stones were thrown and threats led the trio to flee the mountain. The Réel Rock film crew, which is part of the climbing team, films this chaos without complacency.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 40m
40 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sender Films
- Petzl
- The North Face
- EpicTV
- Evolv
- Gore-Tex
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Tension about?
Ueli Steck (Switzerland), Simone Moro (Italy) and Jon Griffith (GB) are not like 95% of the climbers on Everest: they don't use oxygen, altimeters (improperly called Sherpas), or fixed ropes. In 20...
Who directed High Tension?
High Tension was directed by Peter Mortimer.
How long is High Tension?
High Tension has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).
When was High Tension released?
High Tension was released on September 19, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in High Tension?
The main cast of High Tension includes Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Nick Rosen, Denis Urubko, Melissa Arnot.