# The Eight Mountains (2022)

> Across four decades and changing landscapes, two men struggle to preserve an extraordinary friendship while finding their own ways to live.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/571449

## Facts

- Runtime: 147 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch
- Cast: Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Lupo Barbiero, Cristiano Sassella, Elisabetta Mazzullo, Andrea Palma, Surakshya Panta, Elena Lietti
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14641542/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: contemplative, melancholic, intimate, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A breathtaking journey through the Italian Alps reveals the power of friendship and self-discovery over decades.

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