🎬 The best mountain and adventure films on Netflix
A look and as always some scroll in the Netflix home menu will show you that you can find mountain filmsThe most popular routes for cycling and skiing, adventures and challenges in the mountains or in lost valleys. Here are some of the films, reports or documentaries with adventure or mountain stories which you can find on Netflix right now.
The snow society
At The snow societyacclaimed director J.A. Bayona immerses us in one of the most shocking survival stories of the 20th century. Based on the book by Pablo Vierci, this dramatic film from 2023 relives the crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which in 1972 left the passengers, including the players of the Old Christians Club rugby team, stranded in the Andes for 72 days.
The film follows the survivors who struggled to stay alive in extreme conditions, facing intense cold, lack of food and desperation. Starring Enzo Vogrincic as Numa Turcatti, one of the passengers, the production captures both the brutality of the environment and human resilience.
Released in cinemas in Uruguay and Spain in December 2023, and available worldwide on Netflix from January 2024, The snow society has won numerous awards and has been selected to represent Spain at the Oscars 2024 in the category of Best International Film. Its reception has been remarkable, being screened at the Venice Film Festival and presented to the survivors and relatives of the accident in an emotional screening.
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Queen of the mountain: Lhakpa Sherpa and the summit of Everest
The documentary "Queen of the mountain: Lhakpa Sherpa and the summit of Everest"(with the title "Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa"directed by Lucy Walker, captures the essence of Lhakpa Sherpa's life. Walker, known for her empathetic approach and captivating storytelling, follows Lhakpa on her tenth ascent of Everest. The film focuses not only on the physical climb, but on the personal challenges Lhakpa faces as a single mother and survivor of abuse. With ten successful ascents of the world's highest mountain, Lhakpa holds the record for the most successful female Everest climbers, and has done so while facing not only the hostility of the mountain, but the adversities of life itself.
Broad Peak
The film Broad Peak tells the intense and tragic story of legendary Polish mountaineer Maciej Berbeka, an icon of winter Himalayanism. Directed by Leszek Dawid, this Polish production explores the challenges, triumphs and difficulties Berbeka faced in his quest to conquer the eight-thousanders in extreme conditions.
Maciej Berbeka was a pioneer, one of the "Ice Warriors", the nickname given to Polish mountaineers of the 1980s dedicated to the first winter ascents. Among his achievements were the first winter ascents of Manaslu and Cho Oyu. In 1988, he attempted Broad Peak for the first time, but reached only the summit, which caused controversy for years. However, in March 2013, he returned to this imposing mountain with a new generation of Polish climbers.
On 5 March 2013, Berbeka finally reached the summit of Broad Peak with his expedition companions, but on the descent he met his final fate. This film gives viewers an insight into Berbeka's bravery and the sacrifices of the winter Himalayas, highlighting the perilous appeal of the eight-thousanders and the unbeatable spirit of those who challenge the planet's deadliest heights.
The 14 eight-thousanders: Nothing is impossible
The intrepid Nepalese climber Nimsdai Purja is embarking on a seemingly impossible mission: to summit the world's 14 peaks over 8000 metres in just seven months. It has sparked debate (by comparison) because of the commercial nature of the project, the lack of style in the ascents and the means used. I encourage you to read the thread that he shares with us @KrisAnnapurna on Twitter with a translation of an article by journalist Lasszlo Pinter (HERE TWITTER THREAD).
Magical Andes (series)
The series, directed by Luis Ara, will cover the beauty of the mountain range that crosses seven South American countries over two seasons.. From Argentina to Colombia, this journey through the South American Cordillera reveals the curious life of the Andean people and their connection to the mountains. As it unfolds, it follows five characters who share their deep connection to the majestic mountains of South America.
The chapters travel through the different countries, located in the western part of South America, which have between their borders a part of the 8,500 km long Andes. Each city shows how they relate to the landscape and how they live their lives. One of the most important factors in the area is solidarity. Those who are born, raised or live in the Latin American Andes tend to be cooperative and empathetic with what is going on around them.
The infinite limit
This documentary highlights the adaptive sports progress of Jean Maggi, who shortly after birth contracted a disease.
"Shortly after I was born, I contracted polio. From then on, I set myself only one goal: to overcome every limit in order to "live on my feet". When I reached the highest route on the planet with my adapted bike is a real world milestone. This is what is reflected in this documentary produced by Juan J. Campanella".
Survival is the Challenge
For many, Netflix's new interactive series with Bear Grylls a.k.a. "The Last Survivor" is like going on an adventure with him.
Throughout the chapters, the plot stops for you to make a decision that will ultimately affect what Bear ends up doing.
Will you make your/their next decision based on common sense, drop everything, lean towards the absurd and do whatever seems the dumbest? It's unlikely that real life has put you in this situation. That dizzying surreality makes you feel disconnected from the usual order of cause and effect, and makes this series a masterpiece not to be missed.
Promotion
Time for a French light comedy. "For you, I could climb Everest!" These are the words that Sammy dedicates with all his love to Nadia, which pushes him to leave their neighbourhood to head off to climb the mythical 8848 metres that make Everest the roof of the world.
A departure that thrilled his friends, then the whole neighbourhood and finally the whole of France, which followed with emotion the exploits of this ordinary young man in love.
In the end, the film hides a message of hope: it is up to each one of us to invent our own future, because everything is possible.
The film has the merit of positioning itself in an unexpected way, far from the usual comedies, as this challenge is presented to us first of all as a basically emotional one, to which we cling more and more firmly and genuinely, as it builds its plot with tenacity.
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