The Dark Glow of the Mountains (1985)
Werner Herzog follows mountaineers Hans Kammerlander and Reinhold Messner during their expedition into climbing the Gasherbrum mountains, which has some of the most difficult peaks to be conquered, and they'll do it without the use of oxygen tanks. Herzog also takes some time to hear about their past experiences with other mountains, their personal tragedies and the reasons why they are so involved with such activity.
Director: Werner Herzog
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: March 9, 1985
Cast
- Werner Herzog - Self (voice)
- Reinhold Messner - Self
- Hans Kammerlander - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Rainer Klausmann
Editing: Maximiliane Mainka
Production: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Italiano, فارسی
Budget: $62,500
Original Language: de
Themes
Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit
Keywords
mountain, afghanistan, climbing, mountaineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dark Glow of the Mountains about?
- Werner Herzog follows mountaineers Hans Kammerlander and Reinhold Messner during their expedition into climbing the Gasherbrum mountains, which has some of the most difficult peaks to be conquered, and they'll do it without the use of oxygen tanks. Herzog also takes some time to hear about their past experiences with other mountains, their personal tragedies and the reasons why they are so involved with such activity.
- Who directed The Dark Glow of the Mountains?
- The Dark Glow of the Mountains was directed by Werner Herzog.
- Who stars in The Dark Glow of the Mountains?
- The Dark Glow of the Mountains stars Werner Herzog, Reinhold Messner, Hans Kammerlander.
- How long is The Dark Glow of the Mountains?
- The Dark Glow of the Mountains has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is The Dark Glow of the Mountains?
- The Dark Glow of the Mountains is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- What is the budget of The Dark Glow of the Mountains?
- The Dark Glow of the Mountains had a budget of $62,500.
- Where was The Dark Glow of the Mountains produced?
- The Dark Glow of the Mountains was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Dark Glow of the Mountains?
- The themes of The Dark Glow of the Mountains include: Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit.