Jurek

This documentary explores the life and achievements of Polish climber Jerzy Kukuczka. It details his journey from training in the harsh winter conditions of the Tatra mountains to becoming a prominent Himalayan climber. The film focuses on his ascent of all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks between 1979 and 1987, a feat he accomplished in eight years by often utilizing new routes or climbing during winter. It also describes the unconventional ways he funded his expeditions, such as performing acrobatic painting work, and his challenges with equipment and permits before his death in 1989.

Directed by Paweł Wysoczański and produced in Poland by TVP and 24MEDIA, the film features appearances by Jerzy Kukuczka, Reinhold Messner, Janusz Skorek, Carlos Carsolio, Maciej Pawlikowski, and Tomasz Kopyś. The documentary has a runtime of 73 minutes and was released on October 8, 2014.