Two young cameramen are asked to film a Mount Everest expedition by German mountaineer Thomas Weber; a man wishing to climb Everest, in spite of his visual handicap. For cameramen Milan Collin and Kevin Augello this is a dream come true. They accept the challenge with full excitement
In the first weeks Milan and Kevin are confronted with their own physical limitations. Are they capable of climbing this mountain? Surrounded by people who are prepared to die for their dream, giving up is not an option.
During the expedition friendships are built. In the evenings, the international comrades exchange philosophies on life. At the same time, they are competitors. As in all critical situations, each only relies on his own strength.
Then the unexpected happens. They are confronted with accidents and death. But how do you cope? In the isolated environment Milan and Kevin turn the camera on each other.
Eye to Eye with Everest is a personal story of two men confronted with the harsh and extreme conditions high up on the mountain.
With exclusive footage, capturing death and recovery from out of the death zone on Everest, of Lincoln Hall.
Eye to Eye with Everest is a co-production with New Earth Films & 7summits.com
