A Life Ascending
2011, English. Directed by Stephen Grynberg.
In the heart of tragedy he reclaimed his soul
This multiple-award winning documentary chronicles the life of acclaimed mountaineer Ruedi Beglinger. Living with his wife and two young daughters on a remote glacier in the vast mountains of British Columbia, Beglinger has built a reputation as one of the top ski mountaineering guides in the world. The film follows his family’s unique life off the grid and their journey in the years following a devastating avalanche that killed seven people. Documenting the sublime beauty and ever-present risk of a life lived on the edge, the film ultimately explores the power of nature as both an unforgiving host and profound teacher.
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- 0h 58m
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- English
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- 3 May 2011
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A Life Ascending runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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A Life Ascending isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 May 2011. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Life Ascending?
A Life Ascending (2011) was directed by Stephen Grynberg and stars Ruedi Beglinger.