
K2: SIREN OF THE HIMALAYAS follows world-class alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a breathtaking high-altitude mountaineering experience. Director Dave Ohlson joins this group's epic K2 journey on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of Abruzzi's landmark expedition in 1909. The documentary also examines the history and geography of the Karakoram mountains while contemplating the risks, rewards and per... (Full plot summary below)
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K2: SIREN OF THE HIMALAYAS follows world-class alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a breathtaking high-altitude mountaineering experience. Director Dave Ohlson joins this group's epic K2 journey on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of Abruzzi's landmark expedition in 1909. The documentary also examines the history and geography of the Karakoram mountains while contemplating the risks, rewards and personal nature of exploration in an age when there are few blank spots left on the map.
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| NYC Movie GuruAvi OfferThoroughly captivating, thrilling and inspirational. It demands to be seen on the big screen. |
| ReelTalk Movie ReviewsDonald J. LevitFrom festivals at worldwide locations, 'K2: Siren of the Himalayas' came to a Film Society of Lincoln Center 'weekend of outstanding adventure films.' |
| User ReviewDeepak MTerrific documentary on the perils of attempting to summit K2, the world's second highest mountain, which has the notoriety of having the second highest fatality rate among 8000+m mountains. |
| User ReviewMary BTruly and absolutely takes your breath away in its mesmerizing cinematography. The documentary captures your soul with its fantastical narrative; and, rather than relinquish its hold on you at the end, it gives birth to a deep yearning to be in close communion with the formidable Himalayas. |
| User ReviewMad MVery cool. It shows very interesting facets facets of climbing expeditions. |
| User ReviewHank Mwow...pretty good one. the freakin' drive to base camp looked too scary for me! |
| User ReviewSue BSensible people climb a dangerous mountain and live to tell the tale. |
| User ReviewRyan MWatched it with my wife. While visually stunning, this documentary leaves one completely puzzled as to what motivates those that take on this journey. |
| User ReviewJudge LGood doc on The Savage Mountain. Well worth the watch on Netflix if one is into mountaineering. |