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"Endless Climbing": The first old man in China to climb Mount Everest with a prosthetic limb

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"Endless Climbing": The first old man in China to climb Mount Everest with a prosthetic limb

Speaking of Chinese masters, we can see the figure of the park morning exercise master in our minds. Although they have gray hair, they are energetic. Pull-ups, push-ups, and other exercises are all but words to be said. An intuitive iron frame allows Chinese masters to "play with flowers". It's just that you can't think of it. No master can achieve this, which makes countless foreigners stunned by the "opening up". There is a Chinese uncle whose deeds are more respected. He eliminated geographical and physiological hardships and tested the unimaginable limits of many young people. He is Xia Boyu, the first climber in China to successfully climb Mount Everest with a prosthetic limb. The documentary "Endless Climbing" starring Ye Junce was broadcast in cinemas nationwide on December 3, 2021. The film realistically documents the story of Xia Boyu's 43-year dream of mountain climbing. Many viewers who have seen the film have been inspired by the fighting spirit expressed in the film. The three perspectives expressed in the film give young people inspiration and the elderly see the direction of the rest of their lives. Xia Boyu is 72 years old. He retired from the Chinese mountaineering team in 1975. Because he assisted his teammates with burns, he amputated a pair of calves. After 43 years of broken legs, cancer and disease abuse, Xia Boyu is still humble and has been working hard for the dream of climbing Mount Everest. He climbed Mount Everest five times, finally reaching the summit on May 14, 2018, at the age of 69. This issue of Film Review invites Mr. Xia Boyu to summarize his spiritual journey to climb Mount Everest through this documentary. The film realistically reflects the difficulties and dangers that Xia Boyu faced during the mountaineering process. Many climbers have even given their lives for the sport. From losing both legs to successfully reaching the summit, Xia Boyu also launched three attempts, one of which was only more than 90 meters away from the summit, but had to withdraw under extreme weather. Xia Boyu revealed that through this film, he felt how dangerous the environment was at that time and how arduous the mountain climbing process was. At that time, when he was climbing the mountain, only the road on the mountain was in front of him, and he only had the goal of climbing the summit in his heart. Faced with such a difficult situation, why should Xia Boyu be unremitting again? What kind of psychological preparation did he have for the test of Mount Everest? Xia Boyu said: "A person may quit for the cause he loves, at the cost or even pay for his own life, so I have prepared all my mental preparations and have no worries on the road." Every time before I set off, I thought that maybe I would climb to the top of the mountain, lose, and never even go back. Only by being prepared can I climb this mountain. "Mount Everest is 8848.86 meters above sea level. For Xia Boyu as a young man, 8888 was just a collection of knowledge and numbers learned from geography books. After more than 40 years of suffering, this figure has another meaning for Xia Boyu: "I chose to participate in the selection of the national mountaineering team because it can carry out a thorough, paid medical examination. Unexpectedly, he chose me. The first time I climbed Mount Everest, my feet froze the first time I climbed. Later, after more than 40 years of climbing, through avalanches, ice avalanches, earthquakes and various natural disasters, I also defeated many diseases, such as cancer, blood clots, etc., I finally built up my wish. Looking back now, 8888 was the height I piled up with sweat, blood, and even my life. I'm sure it's still interesting. There is a saying in the film: "Climbing to the top of the mountain is not the end, going back is the end." ”。“ This sentence argues that the strong power of the family has been silently embracing the path that Xia Boyu longs for dreams. The film also uses a lot of pen and ink to convey his family affection. Before Xia Boyu reached the top, a true feeling was filmed by the camera. At that time, Xia Boyu was the rt. Xia Boyu whose family had never succumbed to the death, on the one hand, he showed weak feelings when he expected his family, on the other hand, he successfully climbed to the top under this strength.

"Endless Climbing": The first old man in China to climb Mount Everest with a prosthetic limb

Xia Boyu said: "Endless climbing is endless climbing." There is no end, the end is safety back. Because I love rock climbing, I don't quit rock climbing. I will climb the mountain again. But the ultimate goal, no matter where I climb, is to go back safely. In an interview at the beginning of the film, the question of "why climb" is mentioned. Until the end of the movie, Xia Boyu gave an intuitive and powerful answer: "I love climbing mountains." ”" . This intuitive sentence inspired every viewer behind the screen to be strong and eager for their dreams. Why climb? Because the mountain is there. Cross this mountain and leave your own story behind.

"Endless Climbing": The first old man in China to climb Mount Everest with a prosthetic limb

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