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Aspiring revisits six eventful weeks in 1949. Led by cameraman Brian Brake, an all-star art team — James K Baxter as scriptwriter, composer Douglas Lilburn and painter John Drawbridge (all under 30; Drawbridge was 18) — attempt to make a 'cinematic poem' about an ascent of Mt Aspiring. Baxter's notes on the trip evolved into his famous poem In the Matukituki Valley. Aspiring features a lost script, Drawbridge's recollections and a surprise ending. View original footage of the never-completed film after the excerpts.
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The presence of George Lowe on the original Aspiring expedition is rarely mentioned. He was one of the guides. He features occasionally in that film. George was Ed Hilary's climbing partner and opened up the tough Lhotse Face route, spending a week marking and roping the route to the South Col. Most of the time he was alone has his companions were ill. A remarkable feat by a remarkable man.
Not sure if he's mentioned in this film as I am having difficulty viewing it (in China).
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Short Film, 1949 (Full Length)
Early footage of Mt Aspiring
2006 Qantas Television Awards
Best Editing, Factual (Paul Sutorius)
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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The synopsis and credits are included
Craig
Posted at 12.34AM - 05.09.2011
Should have added the Lhotse Face on Mt. Everest. The 1953 summit expedition (for those non-NZers).