PRODUCTIONS: FLYING OVER EVEREST

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Fabio Toncelli

SD Cinematografica

60' or 2x45'

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For the first time ever, a man has flown over Everest on a hang-glider.
The story, the myth and the legend of this ancient Himalayan land will form the backdrop to a story that grows in tension as Angelo D'Arrigo approaches the moment of truth.
He will encounter winds of over 200 kilometres an hour, unpredictable changes changes of climate, and suddenly find that he cannot turn back.
Angelo will take two splendid raptors with him, Steppe Eagles, now extinct in this region, as part of an attempt to reintroduce them into this area. A film on the preparation, the tension and extreme risk of this exploit, with exclusive footage of Everest shot from above!

Awards

Winner of 18 international prizes including:
Prize “Sport Estreme” Moscow Filmfestival (Russia 2005)
Prize “Best adventure Film” at Wildsouth Film Award (New Zeland 2005)
Prize “Best adventure Film” at Mountainfilm in Telluride (USA 2005)
1° prize “Man and Mountains” at Teplice nad Metujì (Czech Republic 2005)
1° prize at Montreal International Adventure Film Festival (Canada 2005)
Prize “Most Inspiring Adventure Film” at Wild Scenic Environmental Film Festival (USA 2006)