The Epic Of Everest + Musical Accompaniment (U)

The third documented attempt to climb the mountain, which culminated in the deaths of climbers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, and sparked a debate about whether the men did indeed reach the summit or perished on the ascent in treacherous conditions. Shot with a specially adapted camera, the film has been loving restored by the BFI National Archive, which has reintroduced the original coloured tints and tones.