Mountain

With the Australian Chamber Orchestra doing the music, and Willem Dafoe doing the narration, Mountains (2017) is a delight to the eye and ear. The director embarks us in a cinematic trance, using an incredible essay that depicts the relationship between nature and human perseverance. Portrayed as an eternal fight, this relationship seems to go into extremes at times. A must watch film for any mountain lover.

Keep in mind when watching this movie that this is not your ordinary documentary about mountains and the movie also doesn't intend to be one. It's a philosophical journey among the high peaks on earth. The writing of Robert Macfarlane is one of the best on contemporary nature writing. The narration in this 'documentary' is therefore also based on his book 'Mountains in my mind'. I'm still convinced the book itself is a bit more exciting than this movie. If you like to read at least. Mountain tells a amazing philosophical story about the mountains and the humans who conquer and exploit them. It's a movie of not much words, but the words that are spoken will keep floating through your mind. The music made it even more enjoyable. Overall great movie, sometimes it misses the point of it all, but a must watch for anybody who enjoys the outdoors, the mountains or the writing of Macfarlane.

I found it very irritating how the movie was going on and on about how mountaineering is completely new. Humans have suddenly come to the realisation that they are beatiful. Of course they haven't Mountains have been the scene for adventures forever.

Incredible movie, amazing music - I suppose not for everyone to enjoy, just the ones in love with nature, with mountains and classical music. It touched my heart.

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Beautiful cinematography and music that really fits the theme. It just flows from start to finish. Well worth watching...