A Life Ascending

A LIFE ASCENDING (57')
GENRE: DOCUMENTARY
DIRECTED BY STEPHEN GRYNBERG

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Synopsis

In the hear of tragedy, he reclaimed his soul.

A Life Ascending chronicles the life of acclaimed ski mountaineer and mountain guide Ruedi Beglinger. Living with his family on a remote glacier in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Beglinger has built a reputation as one of the top mountaineering guides in the world. When a tragic avalanche kills seven people under Ruedi’s watch, it has him questioning his deep-seated love for the extreme life he’s chosen for himself and his family.

The film follows his family’s unique life in the mountains and documents the sublime beauty and ever-present risk of a life lived on the edge, the film ultimately explores the power of nature as both an unforgiving host and profound teacher.

"A cinematic spectacle..."
-Moving Picture Magazine

"A sublime meditation on loss, renewal and risk."
-The Denver Post

“A powerful and poetic film..."
-Vancouver Observer

“A life affirming cinematic experience..."
-KAFM Radio

“The film is awesome. Absolutely fabulous."
-Aka Skidor Magazine

“So beautifully captures the visual lushness and spiritual power of winter..."
-Aware Guide

“Grynberg made something special here."
-Yahoo Sports Australia

“One of the best films I have ever seen."
- Life Adventures Blog

More information at http://alifeascending.com