Who doesn't know Reinhold Messner? I would argue that a lot do know him at least periphically speaking. Like heard of him and that he likes to climb mountains. Now this documentary right here, gets you inside the mind of this individual ... but also the people close to him (family and friends). Because while there may not be a lot of company when you climb a mountain (especially if you try to do it alone), who better to describe the person and his drive, than those that should know him. Very thorough and well done - good research and well edited. Even those who will never climb a mountain (certainly not the ones he did climb), can take something from this ...