Beyond the Summit

Beyond the Summit is an adventure drama and thriller about Mateo, who attempts to climb Annapurna to fulfill a long-standing promise. Seeking to reach the peak of one of the world's most dangerous mountains, he undertakes the journey alone during the winter despite having no prior experience with high-altitude climbing. During this time, he crosses paths with Ione, an accomplished climber who has retreated to a small Himalayan hut to escape her personal struggles. Both characters aim to face their difficulties in isolation.

The film was directed by Ibon Cormenzana, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. This project was the first in a sequence of films that includes The Bus of Life. Produced by Arcadia Motion Pictures, the Spanish and French co-production stars Javier Rey as Mateo and Patricia López Arnaiz as Ione, with supporting roles played by Blanca Apilánez, Kandido Uranga, Kishan Adhikari, and Roda.

Released on March 25, 2022, with a runtime of 85 minutes, the movie has received varying responses from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 362 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher rating of 7.7/10 from 22 votes.