Mountain

Mountain is a documentary that examines the human obsession with high altitudes and the mysterious draw of the world's highest peaks. The film explores how perceptions of mountain landscapes have shifted over time, moving from places of danger to objects of beauty and fascination. Combining imagery from regions such as Alaska, Hawaii, and Papua New Guinea, the narrative blends ecological and economic discussions with mythological tales and footage of extreme climbers. This exploration is supported by a musical partnership with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Directed by Jennifer Peedom, this was the first film in a sequence that includes Deeper, Inner Portrait, and Tenzing. Peedom also served as a producer and co-wrote the screenplay alongside Robert Macfarlane. The film features Willem Dafoe as the narrator. Produced in Australia by companies including Screen Australia and Dogwoof, the project earned 2 million USD at the global box office. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,400 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 6.9/10 from 84 votes. Film critics provided a rating of 7.1/10 from 71 reviews, which is closely aligned with the audience's reception on IMDb.