Grand Prix Competition

NATIONAL PREMIERE
FARTHER THAN THE EYES CAN SEE
Michael Brown, USA, 2003, 75', col., video
Director Michael Brown
Script Michael Brown, Joshua Colorer
Cameraman Michael Brown
Editing Michael Brown
Music Kip Kuepper
Production Les Guthman per Outside Television

Eric Weinemayer's ambition has never been inhibited by his blindness. After dedicating himself to rock climbing for many years, he decided to embark on the most difficult challenge of his life: climbing Everest. Accompanied by a very close team, Eric brought his emotional exploit to a conclusion. His ascent was filmed by Michael Brown and Everest was filmed for the first time in high definition (HDTV).

DIRECTOR
Michael Brown is a director and cinematographer specialising in exploration and adventure documentaries. He reached for this film for the forth time the Everest summit. His career of exploration began many years ago and now Brown, at thirty-seven, can include twenty-eight expeditions on five continents. His films have received numerous international awards at various film festivals, among which include Taos, Banff and Montreal. He has received the prestigious National Sports Emmy Award for best cinematography and in 2004, he is competing in the same award for best director and best cinematographer.

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