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The Epic of Everest

We present a stunning restoration of the official record of Mallory and Irvine’s 1924 legendary expedition.

The Epic of Everest by Captain John Noel is one of the most remarkable films in the BFI National Archive collection. Stunningly restored with a newly commissioned score by Simon Fisher Turner (The Great White Silence, Caravaggio), The Epic of Everest is now in selected cinemas around the UK and available for pre-order on BFI DVD and Blu-ray.

Restoration supported by The Eric Anker-Petersen Charity.

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  • The Epic of Everest

    The Epic of Everest

    A remarkable film record of the legendary Everest expedition of 1924, newly restored by the BFI National Archive.

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