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The Dark Glow of the Mountains

1985·Movie
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

Werner Herzog follows mountaineers Hans Kammerlander and Reinhold Messner during their expedition into climbing the Gasherbrum mountains, which has some of the most difficult peaks to be conquered, and they'll do it without the use of oxygen tanks. Herzog also takes some time to hear about their past experiences with other mountains, their personal tragedies and the reasons why they are so involved with such activity.
Documentary MountaineeringHerzogian ExistentialismStunning Alpine CinematographyPsychological EnduranceSilent ImmersionReal-Life HeroismAtmospheric Sound DesignContemplative PacingExtreme Sports Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Dark Glow of the Mountains legally?

The Dark Glow of the Mountains is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dark Glow of the Mountains worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Dark Glow of the Mountains?

0 h 45 min

The Dark Glow of the Mountains runs 0 h 45 min.

Is The Dark Glow of the Mountains based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Dark Glow of the Mountains in?

GermanEnglishItalianPersian

It was made in German, with some English, Italian, Persian. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Dark Glow of the Mountains?

6ATBECADEFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dark Glow of the Mountains in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.