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SummaryWidely hailed as the greatest mountaineer of his generation, Alex Lowe was a towering figure in the world of outdoor sports. But he loomed even larger for his oldest son, Max, who was only 11 in 1999 when Alex was buried by an avalanche along with cameraman David Bridges while attempting to ski the north face of Mount Shishapangma in the Tibetan ... Read More

Directed By:Max Lowe

Torn

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Metascore
Generally Favorable
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Dec 3, 2021
100
RogerEbert.com
By inviting viewers to share in the most private of transformative periods for his family, Max Lowe scaled the Mount Everest of the soul, creating a cinematic gift that cuts to the heart in ways few films ever do.
Dec 2, 2021
90
The New York Times
Though there are no real secrets to be uncovered regarding Alex Lowe’s motivations for climbing, nor his infectiously exuberant personality in life . . . the film unavoidably feels confessional and cathartic.
Dec 10, 2021
80
Los Angeles Times
Satisfyingly emotional without ever feeling sensationalized.
Dec 3, 2021
80
TheWrap
It’s a deeply personal documentary, candidly reflective and disinterested in flattery. It brings titans down to Earth.
Dec 7, 2021
70
Variety
Though Torn flirts with filmmaking-as-therapy, it doesn’t dig discomfitingly deep.
Jan 6, 2022
67
Austin Chronicle
Torn isn't really about growing up in the shadow of a legend. It's about growing up without a father, about finding your way through the grief of your other family members, and how processing that experience never really stops.
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Dec 3, 2021
1 h 32 m
Kendal Mountain Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Banff Mountain Film Competition
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Aspen Filmfest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
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