Saturday, November 6, at 8:00 pm
Max Bell Auditorium

8:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Sandra Noel
Epic of Everest, 1924
Captain John Noel was the official cinematographer on Mallory and Irvine’s ill-fated 1924 summit attempt on Mount Everest. Captain Noel was the last to hear from Mallory before his disappearance, through a letter describing the location from which he could best view their summit attempt. An excerpt from his critically acclaimed 1924 silent film Epic of Everest was be presented by his daughter, Sandra Noel. The rarely seen footage begins with the blessing at Rongbuk Monastery, charts the progress of the climbers and ends with an image of the commemorative cairn.
Even after the discovery of Mallory’s body in 1999, the fascinated speculation on the success or failure of the two climbers continues. This film helps us see this famous story as it was experienced by those present.

8:55 pm
Odwrót (Retreat)
(Poland, 1967, 21’)
Director: Jerzy Surdel
In person: Alex Bertulis
Disaster and retreat. After an accident in the mountains, a climber is forced to descend alone. This film captures the experience of an epic solo descent.

9:19 pm
Break

9:34 pm
The Conquest of K2
(Italy, 2004, 49’) NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Director: Alessandro Varchetta
Producers: Marco Visalberghi, Francesco Virga
In person: Aldo Audisio
A depressed country after the Second World War, Italy decided on a heroic undertaking that would show its citizens what they were really capable of doing: conquering K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. Featuring exceptional archival footage, re-enactments, and interviews with expedition members, this film chronicles the successful ascent.

10:29 pm
National Geographic Explorer: Miracle Doctors
(USA, 2003, 43’)
Producer: Lawrence Cumbo*
Associate producer: Jenny Kubo*
Host Lisa Ling explores Nepal, where few journalists have gone before, with two dedicated eye surgeons who are bringing the gift of sight to some of the country’s most remote villagers. The film mixes adventure and political intrigue with an unprecedented humanitarian mission.

* In person