Simon Messner – Aus dem Schatten (aka. Schattenberge)
Veronika Kaserer, 2025In the fall of 2025, two young alpinists embark on an extraordinary challenge: the first ascent of a previously unexplored 7,000-meter peak in northern Pakistan. The expedition leads through remote mountains and glaciers with unpredictable weather conditions. At the heart of the film lies not only the physical struggle with nature but also the inner journey of two men navigating between responsibility and freedom, between new roles and old longings. It’s a story about family, children, and partners who stay behind - and the deep desire to achieve something no one has accomplished before. But at what cost do they pursue this extreme adventure - and will they succeed? Told in the tradition of classic mountain documentaries (Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, To the Limit), the film explores the tension between external exploration and inner searching. It’s about determination, personal transformation, and the existential question of what it truly means to find one’s own path.