Jereme Watt reaches new documentary heights in "Everest Dark"

Jereme Watt reaches new documentary heights in "Everest Dark"

Author: Vancouver International Film Festival July 2, 2026 Duration: 27:38
Many know the visual splendour of Mount Everest, but only through pictures, stories, or tales of these treks that tempt the most ambitious of climbers. But, as the profile of Mount Everest has risen, what's lesser known is the stories of the Sherpas that guide these climbs while risking their lives to recover the bodies of those who did not survive the summit. This side of the story is the catalyst for Jereme Watt's "Everest Dark." Spotlighting one of Nepal's most celebrated high-altitude c...

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