Dhaulagiri (2022)
An Ecuadorian mountaineer balances friendship, love, and luck in his quest to climb a new route on one of the tallest and most dangerous mountains in the world.
Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena is an Ecuadorian mountain guide and rising star in alpine climbing whose dream is to climb the first ascent of a new route on Mount Everest. He teams up with Cory Richards, a National Geographic photographer and the first American to climb an 8,000-meter peak in winter, and they attempt a never-before-tried climb on the north face of Everest. Though they fail on their first attempt, they vow to return the following season. However, due to the global pandemic, the North side of Everest remains closed, so the ambitious duo turns their attention to a futuristic new route on Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest mountain in the world. When the risk of death on Dhaulagiri stresses the team to a breaking point, the climbers are forced to confront the question of why they climb—and why it’s all worth it.
Cast
- Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena - Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena
- Cory Richards - Cory Richards
- Carla Perez - Carla Perez
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High
Keywords
climbing, alpinism, himalaya
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dhaulagiri about?
- Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena is an Ecuadorian mountain guide and rising star in alpine climbing whose dream is to climb the first ascent of a new route on Mount Everest. He teams up with Cory Richards, a National Geographic photographer and the first American to climb an 8,000-meter peak in winter, and they attempt a never-before-tried climb on the north face of Everest. Though they fail on their first attempt, they vow to return the following season. However, due to the global pandemic, the North side of Everest remains closed, so the ambitious duo turns their attention to a futuristic new route on Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest mountain in the world. When the risk of death on Dhaulagiri stresses the team to a breaking point, the climbers are forced to confront the question of why they climb—and why it’s all worth it.
- Who stars in Dhaulagiri?
- Dhaulagiri stars Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena, Cory Richards, Carla Perez.
- How long is Dhaulagiri?
- Dhaulagiri has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
- What genre is Dhaulagiri?
- Dhaulagiri is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- What are the themes of Dhaulagiri?
- The themes of Dhaulagiri include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.