Meru is the electrifying story of three elite American climbers—Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk—bent on achieving the impossible.
Cinematography
Shot ON THE CLIMB by climbers. Madness.
Direction
Chin filmed his own near-death. Unhinged.
Editing
2008 failure vs. 2011 triumph, devastating parallel.
Director
Jimmy Chin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Shark's Fin' route had only one prior attempt in history. Everyone died or quit.
Renan filmed most of the 2011 summit push alone after Conrad and Jimmy retreated to base camp. The footage exists because he disobeyed.
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