Dominicans on Everest? This doc climbs way higher than you'd expect.
Portrays the adventure of the first Dominican expedition to reach the top of Mount Everest in Nepal. It contrasts the highest mount in the world with the low lands of the Caribbean, as the three climbers surpass the difficult track to the top. At the same time, three Dominican children, son of fishermen, start their own challenge in climbing the highest mountain in the island.
Cinematography
Jarring contrast between Caribbean poverty and Himalayan majesty.
Editing
Clever parallel cuts between adult climbers and island kids.
Director
Iván Herrera
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dominican cinema rarely documents its own adventurers; this was a radical act of self-representation in 2013.
The children's climb was unscripted—directors discovered these fisherman's sons mid-shoot and built the parallel structure around them.
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