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Title:
K2 [videorecording (DVD)] : siren of the Himalayas

Siren of the Himalayas

Karakoram and western Himalaya 1909.
Author:
Ohlson, Dave, film director, film producer.

Reid, Jason, 1978- film producer.

McDonough, Andy, film producer.

Kaltenbrunner, Gerlinde, 1970- interviewee (expression), on-screen participant.

Zangrilli, Fabrizio, interviewee (expression), on-screen participant.

Leorin, Simon, narrator.

Sella, Vittorio, 1859-1943, photographer.

Haidle, Jonathan, composer (expression)

De Filippi, Filippo, 1869-1938. Karakoram and western Himalaya 1909.

Roped in Productions, production company.

Ursus Films, production company.

2R Productions, production company.

First-Run Features (Firm), publisher.
Format:
DVD / Blu-ray
Subject Term:
Mountaineering -- Pakistan -- K2 (Mountain)
Summary:
The film follows an attempt to reach the summit of the world's most challenging peak on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of the Abruzzi's landmark K2 expedition. It also explores the history and geography of the legendary Karakoram Mountain Range, while contemplating the risks, rewards and personal nature of exploration in an age when there are few blank spots left on the map.