The movie Everest depicts a 'perfect storm' not just in a literal sense.
Explain.
Consider the problems: queueing at the ladders. (Rob's solutions to this problem a) scheduling and b) teaming up with the opposition?
How does Director Kormakur build tension for the audience? (consider phone calls to family, cutting between shots, facial expressions of actors and the pace of the dialogue)
How does the accordion music combined with the images of the adventurers relaxing in the tent impact on the audience.?
They are all speaking different languages, what affect does this have on the viewer/
They are all speaking different languages, what affect does this have on the viewer/
In the ladder crossing scene, how does the director show the challenge that Everest presents to climbers? (background diegetic music, sound effects of wind, medical terminology eg. hypoxia, dialogue "The last word always belongs to the mountain", visuals of icy peaks and steep slopes, costume eg. puffer jackets.
Note: In one scene, the team crosses Larja Dhoban, the suspension bridge known as above the Dudh Koshi river just before the steep climb up to Namche. Larja Dhoban is the sixth of seven suspension bridges for hikers and climbers to cross from the starting point in Lukla (where the Tenzing-Hillary Airport is located) to the Everest Base Camp.
how does the director show differences in culture/class? "I paid you $65,000, now get me offa here!"
It was 4pm when Doug summited Mount Everest with Rob Hall.
Rob and Doug were at the top of the Hillary Step when they realised they were out of gas.
Harald "No 'O' at the south summit!"
Harald "No 'O' at the south summit!"
At 39mins, the viewers get an insight into Tibetan culture as we see groups of people offering prayers and other gifts to the gods. There is smoke in the temple and a rhythmic peaceful chanting.
The Hillary Step is at 28,740
The Balcony is at 27,600 feet.
How do things look different according to each location?
The Balcony is at 27,600 feet.
How do things look different according to each location?
Consider the different cultures that all came together at Everest. Each country has a different way of doing things. How is this shown in the film?
Consider the leadership styles of the 2 different adventure consultants...who is a 'hand-holder' and who is 'laissez-faire'? Which style is best?
Peach Weathers is the real hero of this movie as without her tremendous efforts in the US, Beck would not be alive today.
Consider how each traveller's trip to Everest is impacting their family members at home:
Doug is divorced so he doesn't have any concerns
Beck misses his anniversary
Rob's wife is pregnant
Doug is divorced so he doesn't have any concerns
Beck misses his anniversary
Rob's wife is pregnant
Everest the movie is based on a true story: |
At a point during the movie, it's mentioned Everest as part of a group called "the 8,000". It refers to fourteen mountains which rise 8,000 meters high above sea level: -Everest - Located in Nepal: 8,848 m (29,029 ft). -K2 - Located between Pakistan and China: 8,611 m (28,251 ft). -Kangchenjunga - Located in Nepal: 8,586 m (28,169 ft). -Lhotse - Located in Nepal: 8,516 m (27,940 ft). -Makalu - Located in Nepal: 8,485 m (27,838 ft). -Cho Oyu - Located in Nepal: 8,201 m (26,906 ft). -Dhaulagiri I - Located in Nepal: 8,167 m (26,795 ft). -Manaslu - Located in Nepal: 8,163 m (26,781 ft). -Nanga Parbat - Located in Pakistan: 8,126 m (26,660 ft). -Annapurna I - Located in Nepal: 8,091 m (26,545 ft). -Gasherbrum I - Located in Pakistan: 8,080 m (26,444 ft). -Broad Peak - Located in Pakistan: 8,051 m (26,414 ft). -Gasherbrum II - Located in Pakistan: 8,035 m (26,362 ft). -Shishapangma - Located in Nepal: 8,027 m (26,335 ft).