![]() “Next time you lie about an injury, Heinrich, you're off the team.” – Peter An injured climber cannot pull his weight, let alone save a comrade. But Peter Aufschnaiter (David Thewlis) begs to differ. He hides a serious injury from the team, saying it is his problem. His selfishness is also revealed on the climb itself. ![]() Heinrich: I didn't want a child so I ran away to climb a mountain. Heinrich: I was married but I'm divorced. Only later on does he admit to the young Dalai Lama (Lhakpa Tsamchoe), who becomes his close friend: The average Tibetan wouldn't think to thrust himself forward this way.Įarlier on we see Heinrich’s arrogance on full display, especially when he chooses to go climbing in the Himalayas instead of staying home with his his pregnant wife. You admire the man who pushes his way to the top in any walk of life while we admire the man who abandons his ego. Pema Lhaki: Then this is another great difference between our civilization and yours. That's after I climbed the Eiger North Face. ![]() Pema Lhaki: Still, walking up mountains is a fool's pleasure, Heinrich. ![]()
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