Film
Tibet - Mission Impossible
About
Director
Olaf Obsommer (GER)
Producer
Olaf Obsommer (GER)
Sponsor
NRS, AKC, Lettmann, HF
Running time
26 minutes
Country / Nationality
Germany
Tibet - Kayak Road Movie: Mission Impossible is an adventurous and intense kayaking film by Olaf Obsommer, featuring some of the world's top kayakers, including Bren Orton, Nouria Newman and Adrian Mattern.
The movie documents an ambitious expedition on the Tsangpo River in Tibet during the high-water monsoon season, a time when the river transforms into one of the planet's most challenging and dangerous waterways. Known as the “Roof of the World,” Tibet provides the backdrop for this journey, where powerful rapids, high altitudes, and the sheer force of the river test even the most skilled paddlers.
As the team navigates the Tsangpo’s unforgiving waters, the film captures both the breathtaking landscapes and the extreme physical demands of kayaking under such conditions. It’s a story of resilience and teamwork, set against a backdrop that’s as majestic as it is perilous, making Mission Impossible a must-watch for fans of extreme sports and high-stakes adventure.