From Olympus to Everest
From Olympus to Everest

From Olympus to Everest (2009)

None | Greece | Greek | 90 min
Directed by: Pavlos Tsiantos
8.9

In the Autumn of 2003, a team of Greek mountaineers is climbing, in Tibet, to the top of Cho Oyu of altitude 8201m. This mountain, situated in the area of Everest, is where the expedition prepares for the ascent, planned for the upcoming year, to the highest summit of the world. The efforts of the team attribute, however on the last day the unexpected occurs. During the descent the leader of the team, Christos Barouchas, leaves his last breath in the hands of the team's filmmaker Pavlos Tsiantos. With their return to Greece, the mountaineers are ready to quit the project, but as soon as they discover an old letter written by Christos they acquire a new motivation. The team reunites and finds the necessary strength to continue. In the Spring of 2004, the ascent to Everest begins, enhanced by the well known Greek-American mountaineer Pete Athans. However when the team faces the harsh reality of a death on the mountain for the second time, faith to the vision and the team's spirit are the only remains in order to reach their goal.

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Release Date

Greece
(Thessaloniki Documentary Festival)
2009-03-16
Greece
(Fog Films)
2009-11-10

Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Apo ton Olympo sto Everest
(Original title)
Από τον Όλυμπο στο Έβερεστ
Greece

Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated