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Great footage, amazing what they are trying to do. Hated how dramatic they tried to make it. I think anyone knowing a little about climbing Everest would know how reliant climbers are on Sherps and how difficult it is. To me this painted what they do in a less favorable light. They are the heroes of the mountain.this treats the audience like idiots just show what it is. Climbing Everest is dramatic enough. Don't edit and over narate. No need!

Want to get the thrill of climbing Everest ? Paying HUGE amounts of money to do it?

The government and the climbing companies should contribute a portion of their profits to the cleaning of this area. Bodies (and body parts) should be allowed by the government to be removed and cremated. Shame on the egos involved.

Enjoyed the movie and agree that cleaning up the rubbish on the mountain is essential but trying to make out removing iced dead bodies off the mountain is going to make the water cleaner and help global warming I don't think even wee Greta Thunberg would go that far.

After watching this film I have lost all respect for people who have touted having made the summit. In the future, ALL climbers should be heavily taxed and all their gear should be weighed- if they leave anything on the mountain, then they should be heavily fined in addition.

Excellent film.

This film could've been one of the better stories ever told about Everest if they just stuck to the Sherpas vs pushing the climate change agenda. It feels extremely messy at times, and would've played out better if they had just showed the incredible journey and danger that is these people's lives. Sherpas have evolved to have better tolerances to high altitudes, stemming from their ancestors living in Nepal at an altitude of 8,000+ feet. There's no mention of that, and the focus instead is on "black carbon" or "changing weather patterns". 7/10 for me, good idea but the film can't decide if it wants to talk about the Sherpas or climate change. It's pretty clear in the film the Sherpas have no idea what the Western world views as a problem, and why should they? They travel on foot with yaks. Would imagine their carbon footprint is better than that of a 5 year old.

Alongside with casting team it was overall a great experience. Thankyou everyone for your acknowledgment on our work of blood, sweat and tears including the care for nature awareness save snow, save lives. We sherpas are always represented for the courage but due to conscience I am humbled for the dead lives our team faced. From my heart I would like to thank director and Nepal Investment as well as team Friends of Save the Himalayas for the organize it was an incredible opportunity. Till this day i have summited it for the thrice times also with my 16 y/old son every time of these moments I carry the will of my deceased friend Namgyal Sherpa.

Thank you all for your love for this film!

A must watch. The work of the Sherpa's is incredible and cannot be overstated. I hope further western expeditions to Everest learn from this documentary and clean up their act to ensure anything they take on to Everest is brought back down safely and disposed of correctly.

I have seen many films about the Everest and mountain climbing. It was all about the wonderful and strong climbers with determination, with their story ending either in success or disaster. This film was a revelation to one sad aspect, that is, spoiling of nature for human gain.

That climbers leave so much rubbish behind themselves, just to save themselves. This is just not right.

There must be better ways to show strength of a human than destroying nature. And sherpas lifestyle is such that they are depending on the climbers. They would certainly deserve much better pay. Those climbers would be able to pay more, if they can pay the huge cost of the climbing.

Human greed is endless. I have been looking at climbers as heroes, but now I see such endeavours as craziness.

Thanks for making this film.

I'm not a climber, had no previous concept of anything related to mountain climbing until I saw this. I feel so bad for the Sherpas and the natives who have to deal with this crap that it's nauseating! I've seen a couple of documentaries about Mount Everest but they didn't touch any of these things and I kind of consider that to be sacrilege because without the Sherpas and people monitoring everything then these climbers would be even more screwed. As far as I'm concerned nobody has any business on this mountain except the natives that ship is in the scientists everyone else needs to stay OFF!!!!! Egotism to climb- shameful!

Great documentary showing the pollution caused by Everest expeditions, the Sherpa are such hardworking people.

The Sherpas are amazing... they are holy and beautiful. It's heartbreaking that they have to sell out their sacred mountain to make a living, and the rich Westerners who pay up to $100,000 for a climb are deplorable for leaving their garbage behind.

However, dead bodies are NOT garbage. They are holy too, and it's an honor for them to be "buried" on the mountain. The sherpas understand this, because they are Buddhists and are able to let go of the physical form. But some rich white folks paid these sherpas to recover the bodies of their dead because they are so attached to the body. It must have been so weird for these beautiful Buddhist sherpas to reconicle this with their own spiritual perspectives.

"Death Zone" is a powerful and poignant documentary that sheds light on the environmental crisis facing Mount Everest. The film follows a team of Nepali climbers on a mission to clean up the mountain, removing tons of discarded equipment and human waste left behind by previous expeditions.

The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the awe-inspiring beauty of Everest while also showcasing the harsh realities of the "death zone" above 8,000 meters. The film highlights the incredible courage and resilience of the Sherpa climbers, who risk their lives to protect the environment and the sacredness of the mountain.

"Death Zone" is a must-watch for anyone interested in environmental issues, mountaineering, or the human spirit. It's a powerful reminder of the impact we have on the planet and the importance of preserving our natural world.

Death Zone: Cleaning Mount Everest is a gripping and visually stunning documentary that highlights the growing environmental crisis on the world's highest peak. Through breathtaking cinematography, it captures both the mountain's beauty and the shocking reality of waste left behind by climbers. The film is both inspiring and thought-provoking, showcasing the dedication of those risking their lives to clean Everest. With a strong message about sustainability and responsibility, it serves as a wake-up call for adventure enthusiasts and environmentalists, urging action to protect nature's wonders.