Climbing 'The Alps' in IMAX

Published on October 19, 2007

The film presents a majestic view of Switzerland's natural beauty as it follows the true life story of mountaineer and journalist John Harlin III, who sets out on an epic personal journey.

In the thin air above Switzerland, on the sheer rock-and-ice wall known as the Eiger, an American climber is about to embark on the most perilous and meaningful ascent he has ever undertaken: an attempt to scale the legendary mountain that took his renowned father's life.

"Against a backdrop of overwhelming natural beauty, this is a true-life story of extraordinary courage. It's the intensely personal journey of a man who has every reason not to climb the deadly Eiger North Face, yet climb it he must," says Stephen Judson, director, co-writer and editor.

The film offers an unprecedented view, complete with a ride on the high-altitude Glacier Express train, a bungee jump off Verzasca Dam and the rare chance to experience a triumphant ascent of the feared Eiger North Face.

The film will start screening with daily showtimes at the Bangkok IMAX in January 2008.

'The Alps' screens at 7pm on October 26, at Krungsri IMAX at Paragon Cineplex. Tickets are Bt120, available at the box office.

 Weekend Staff