The Dark Glow of the Mountain

Year: 1985

Runtime: 45 mins

Language: German

Documentary

Werner Herzog documents mountaineers Hans Kammerlander and Reinhold Messner as they tackle the notoriously difficult Gasherbrum peaks, choosing to ascend without supplemental oxygen. The film also delves into their earlier climbs, personal losses, and the deep motivations that drive their relentless pursuit of extreme alpinism.

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