Kristin Harila risked everything to summit the world’s 14 highest peaks at record speed. When her final ascent sparked backlash, her greatest triumph became a reckoning.
Kristin Harila stunned the climbing community in 2023 when she set out to become the fastest person to summit the world’s 14 highest peaks. Alongside her climbing partner, Tenjen Lama Sherpa, she achieved what many believed impossible, summiting all 14 in just 92 days and halving the record held by Nims Purja. But, what should have been her greatest triumph became a reckoning. During the final ascent, Kristin was accused of stepping over a dying porter, triggering a global backlash and fierce debate about ambition, ethics, and who controls the narrative. Drawing on never‑before‑seen footage from K2, the film unpacks the story behind the controversy. Back in Norway, Kristin struggles to rebuild her life, while in Nepal, Lama joins another climber’s record bid. When tragedy strikes again, Kristin is forced to confront the cost of her record-breaking pursuit.
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Premiere statusWorld premiere
Film details
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Director(s)Even Sigstad
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Country(s)Norway, United Kingdom
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Year2026
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Duration100 mins
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Executive producer(s)Vesna Cudic / Full Story Films, P.G. Morgan, Marina Zenovich, Siobhan Sinnerton / Full Story Films, Hayley Reynolds / Sky Documentaries
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Producer(s)Filip Christensen / Field Productions
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CinematographyMatias Myklebust, Manish Maharjan, Gabriel Tarso, Sandro Gromen Hayes, Espen Saur
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EditingPeter Norrey, Charles Griffin Gibson, Christoffer Heie
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SoundJoakim Vahle Bjærknes
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Language(s)English, Norwegian, Nepali
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Sales CompanyLasharna Ross / Sky Studios
