Here are some notable films, books, and other works where mountains play a central role, shaping the narrative, themes, or visual experience: Films 1. The Mountain Between Us (2017) • A survival drama about two strangers (played by Idris Elba and Kate Winslet) stranded in the snowy wilderness of a mountain after a plane crash. The mountains are not just a backdrop but a key part of the characters’ struggle and transformation. 2. Touching the Void (2003) • A harrowing documentary-drama based on the real-life survival story of mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates in the Peruvian Andes. It captures the physical and psychological challenges of climbing and surviving in extreme conditions. 3. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001–2003) • Features several iconic mountain landscapes, such as the Misty Mountains and Mount Doom, which serve as critical narrative and symbolic elements throughout the epic story. 4. The Eiger Sanction (1975) • A thriller where the Eiger mountain becomes a character in itself, as a climber (played by Clint Eastwood) must undertake a dangerous ascent while fulfilling a secret mission. 5. Everest (2015) • A dramatized account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, following multiple climbers and their deadly encounter with a storm on the world’s highest peak. Books 1. Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer • A first-hand account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, exploring the human limits of endurance, ambition, and the lure of high-altitude climbing. 2. Mountains of the Mind by Robert Macfarlane • A mix of memoir, history, and cultural analysis, examining why humans are drawn to mountains and their psychological significance. 3. The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen • Chronicles Matthiessen’s trek through the Himalayas in search of the elusive snow leopard, blending nature writing, spiritual reflections, and personal grief. 4. Banner in the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman • A fictionalised tale of a young boy’s quest to climb a treacherous mountain, capturing themes of courage and ambition. 5. Heidi by Johanna Spyri • A classic children’s novel set in the Swiss Alps, focusing on the titular character’s life with her grandfather in the mountains, celebrating the beauty of the alpine [[landscape]] and its healing power. Other Formats 1. Documentaries: • Free Solo (2018): A gripping look at Alex Honnold’s historic climb of El Capitan without ropes, exploring both the physical challenges and the psychological toll of mountain climbing. • The Dawn Wall (2017): Follows climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they scale the nearly impossible Dawn Wall of El Capitan. 2. Art: • Caspar David Friedrich’s Paintings: Works like Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog place mountains at the centre of Romantic reflections on nature and the sublime. 3. Poetry: • Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Mont Blanc meditates on the power and majesty of the titular mountain, blending philosophical musings with descriptions of nature. 4. Music: • Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 6: Known as the “Tragic” Symphony, it is often associated with alpine imagery, partly inspired by Mahler’s summer retreats in the Tyrolean mountains. Mountains often embody ideas of challenge, isolation, beauty, or spiritual elevation, making them an enduring motif across artistic formats. Would you like a deeper dive into one of these works? `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:` [[Digital index]]