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Off the Edge is director Michael Firth's ode to the exhilaration of adventuring on the spine of NZ's Southern Alps. Something of a snowy Endless Summer, Firth follows an American and a Canadian as they ski, hang-glide, walk, climb and delve beneath glaciers, over nine months in the Aoraki-Mt Cook area. Thrilling footage amidst requisite spectacular scenery was shot over 45 days, where extreme weather and geography meant few chances for second takes. The film was nominated for an Oscar (Best Documentary, 1977); the LA Times called it, "beautiful and awesome".
"A beautiful and awesome film [...] Off the Edge is a stunner with one amazing vista following another [...] a thoroughly exhilarating experience and one that can be shared by the entire family." Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles ...
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The dvd of the film can be purchased from various nz sources for about $20. Three such are:
http://www.offtheedge.co.nz/shopping.html
http://www.screenline.co.nz/catalogue/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_46&products_id=257
http://www.arovideo.co.nz/film.php?FilmID=2235
Great film! Used to own it on video as a kid! Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this film or the soundtrack list?
Hi Marty - there is a follow-up film called The Leading Edge. You can see it in full here: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-leading-edge-1987
Hi Mike,although I've seen this wonderful adventure film more than 100 times its such a buzz to see it again and actually have a copy.Is there a sequel ??? marty campbell
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Television, 1974 (Full Length)
More Kiwi adventure sport madness
Television, 1974 (Full Length)
More Kiwi adventure sport madness
Short Film, 1946 (Full Length)
Less extreme Mt Cook sporting activity
Television, 1973 (Full Length)
Sir Ed journeys to his favourite NZ outdoor recreation spots
Television, 1987 (Full Length Episode)
South Island thrills and spills of a different kind
Short Film, 1964 (Full Length)
Another snowy NZ Academy Award nominee
Television, 1997 (Full Length Episode)
A different era of extreme sport
1977 Academy Awards
Nominated for Best Documentary Feature
Festival of the Americas
Gold Medal
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Bruce Hudson
Posted at 09.31AM - 10.05.2012
I just want to credit the most excellent music to John Hanlon with his song "Higher Trails". He has a couple of new albums: Just Quietly and 12 Shades of Blue, both of which are excellent and are available through Marbecks.