Description: Heinrich Harrer sets out with friend Peter Aufschnaiter to climb one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas. He experiences an emotional awakening on his journey but then is interned in a British prisoner-of-war camp. A two year trek foll...
Description Heinrich Harrer sets out with friend Peter Aufschnaiter to climb one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas. He experiences an emotional awakening on his journey but then is interned in a British prisoner-of-war camp. A two year trek follows his escape and he then enters a land few westerners have visited. A true story based on the best selling book by Heinrich Harrer.
Credits
Producer:
Iain Smith, John H. Williams
Score Composer:
John Williams, John Williams
Editorial Reviews "...Annaud expertly draws us into the seductively tranquil culture..." Movieline - p.51 - Stephen Farber (12/01/1997)