Torn 2021
“The bigger the life, the greater the risk.”
What is Torn?
Topic: Film "Torn" (2021). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 3, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Nepal, United States of America
- Studios
- National Geographic, Lightbox Entertainment, Wilderpeople Productions
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 27 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- National Geographic, Lightbox Entertainment, Wilderpeople Productions
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Topic: Film "Torn" (2021).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Torn (2021).
Genre: Documentary, American documentary film.
Director: Max Lowe (photographer and explorer).
Subject: Alex Lowe (world-renowned climber).
Plot/Context: Alex Lowe was lost in a deadly avalanche on the Himalayan peak, Mount Shishapangma, in 1999. His body was discovered in 2016, 17 years after his death.
Family details: Max Lowe is the eldest son. Alex Lowe's widow was married to his best friend and climbing partner. This partner helped raise Alex's three sons.
Cast/People mentioned: Max Lowe, Conrad Anker, Jennifer Lowe-Anker, Alex Lowe, Sam Lowe.
Themes/Journey: The film captures the family's personal journey toward understanding as they lay him to rest. It explores Max's journey to return to the spot where his father perished.
Release/Runtime: Released 12/03/2021 (US). Runtime 1
Should you watch it?
“The eldest son of climber Alex Lowe explores his father's high-profile mountain climbing death.”
- A profoundly intimate look at a family's personal journey toward understanding
- Explores the high-profile death of world renowned climber Alex Lowe
- Directed by photographer and explorer Max Lowe
- The film focuses on a tragic and intense personal journey
Watch it if you are interested in the life and death of climber Alex Lowe.
This is a profoundly intimate documentary that captures an intense personal journey.
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What is the runtime of the film?
The documentary has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Max Lowe.
What is the genre of Torn?
Torn is an American documentary film.
When was the film released?
The film was released on December 3, 2021, in the US.
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