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  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 15 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 15 m

Summary K2: Siren of the Himalayas follows a breathtaking high-altitude mountaineering experience presenting the stunning vistas, perilous adventure, close teamwork and blissful serenity that is part of an elite climbing group's 2009 attempt to summit the world's most challenging peak. [First Run Features]

Directed By: Dave Ohlson

Written By: Darren Lund, Andy McDonough, Jason Reid, Dave Ohlson

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 15 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 15 m

K2: Siren of the Himalayas

Metascore Generally Favorable
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Summary K2: Siren of the Himalayas follows a breathtaking high-altitude mountaineering experience presenting the stunning vistas, perilous adventure, close teamwork and blissful serenity that is part of an elite climbing group's 2009 attempt to summit the world's most challenging peak. [First Run Features]

Directed By: Dave Ohlson

Written By: Darren Lund, Andy McDonough, Jason Reid, Dave Ohlson

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70
Aug 21, 2014
An account of one modern expedition that draws fruitfully upon the lore of another.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
70
Aug 19, 2014
Its considered use of ice and snow-covered vistas against the expanse of blue sky offers great beauty while capturing something of what pulls the adventurous to try to reach the world's second highest peak.
By Ernest Hardy FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 21, 2014
Shedding light on the filmmaking process would have only enriched this well-wrought but limited extreme-sports portrait.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW
50
Aug 18, 2014
In this 75-minute straight shot of Discovery Channel cinema, no emotional crests are peaked, but viewers will come away informed.
By Jordan Hoffman FULL REVIEW

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Production Company 2R Productions, K2 Siren, Lucid Visual Media, Mind Vise, Roped In Productions, Ursus Films
Release Date Aug 22, 2014
Duration 1 h 15 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website https://www.facebook.com/K2siren
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Awards

Spokane International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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