Exploring Shadows of the Past and Present:

“The Ghosts Above,” a documentary forged in collaboration with Sony Alpha Films and National Geographic, is a profound exploration of the layered histories and present realities of climbing on Mt. Everest. It delves into the evolving dynamics between the high-altitude guardians and the climbers from the West, weaving a tapestry of past enigma and contemporary reflections.

Journey to Solve an Everest Mystery:

Narrated by Renan Ozturk, who himself summited Mt. Everest in 2019, the film unfolds the journey undertaken to unveil the oldest mystery shrouded in the Himalayan winds: Could George Mallory and Sandy Irvine have kissed the summit of Everest, three decades before Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay imprinted their footsteps on it? As Renan scours the mountain to find the final resting embrace of Sandy Irvine, he finds himself traversing through the rich tapestry of Everest expeditions, reflecting on the tangled threads of relationships between indigenous guides and Western seekers, and the relentless rigours of high-altitude mountaineering.

Reflections on Sacred Commercialization:

Renan’s journey is also a philosophical odyssey, reflecting upon the commercialization of this sacred peak, a monolith that has been a witness to human ambition, endurance, and the spiritual pursuit of the unknown. It’s a reflective mirror, revealing the complexities and the transformative intersections between reverence and ambition, between the sacred whispers of the mountain and the echoing footsteps of its seekers.

Conclusion:

“The Ghosts Above” is more than a documentary; it’s a spiritual exploration, a reflective journey through the unseen shadows and illuminated summits of Mt. Everest. It’s a narrative of unresolved mysteries and known truths, of sacred whispers and commercial footsteps, of the silent guardians and the seekers of the unknown. It’s a tribute to the mountain that has seen the convergence of human spirits and sacred echoes, and a reflection on the evolving dialogues between the ancient and the present, the sacred and the pursued.