Savage Mountain

This documentary follows climber Kristin Harila's record-breaking bid to scale the world's 14 highest peaks in record time, and the controversy that overshadowed her achievement.

In 2023, Norwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila and her climbing partner Tenjen Lama Sherpa set out to reach the summits of all 14 of the world's highest mountains faster than anyone before them. Their triumph, however, was clouded by accusations surrounding the final ascent, sparking a worldwide debate about ambition, ethics and storytelling in extreme sport. Directed by Even Sigstad, this documentary draws on previously unseen footage from K2 to examine the story behind the headlines.