WFA: What was the biggest challenge while making this film? Every time we were justifying whether something went in the film or not, it was about whether it told us something about his personality, as opposed to whether it explained one of the expeditions he did. But what’s he like to hang out with? What makes him tick? I wanted to have more of a portrait of him rather than a biography. Over the years, you get this image of a chisel-jawed, tough guy – ‘the greatest living explorer’. But the real difficulty was making sure I got a true sense of who Ran is, rather than just getting the usual stories he would tell people. We went to Oman and Iceland, and various locations that could be considered ‘dangerous’. MD: The most daunting thing about making Explorer was getting to know the real person. WFA: What was it like making Explorer with Ranulph? It was really nice to take him back there and dip into those memories, and I got to know him more. I’d met Ran before, so the idea for Explorer was born even before going to Egypt. MD: We did a project where we retraced part of his Nile trip, which was cool. We spoke with director, Matt Dyas, to find out more about the film and the challenge of portraying ‘Ran’, the man behind the myth. If the film only went to show one thing, it would be that Sir Ranulph Fiennes has had a life well lived, that many will be envious of.A new documentary film, Explorer, about the life of Sir Ranulph Fiennes reveals a side to the legendary adventurer few have ever seen. Fiennes’ achievements are ones that a lot of people wouldn’t even dream of, and that’s exactly why they’re so compelling to watch. It does slightly meander at points when it delves into the present day, but while not all of those moments have something to add, it’s beneficial to have the first hand perspective, nostalgia and reflection. It misses out on keeping a laser, intense focus as the today shots of Fiennes are quite mundane and at times random, so they don’t have a great deal to add.Įxplorer is a fascinating account of feats that are awe-inspiring and require an insane amount of dedication and motivation that your average person doesn’t have. However, its use of the present day footage can be somewhat lacklustre and unnecessary. The harsh terrains he explored create some fantastic imagery, dipping into another world, so far from civilisation. One of the strengths of this documentary is that it isn’t at all affected by that limitation, you get plenty of the experience with archive footage, as well as Fiennes’ first hand accounts. It’s a wonderful example of finding your perfect partner, not many would have had such impressive motivation, patience and to not be driven mad with worry.Įven though today people are recording themselves much more than they should, unfortunately not everything Sir Ranulph Fiennes could be captured. As well as having a team along with him on many adventures, his wife was there supporting him every step of the way. It’s undoubtedly something to celebrate, Fiennes’ attitude towards life is inspiring, but it’s also highlighting the fact that he did not do it alone. The story that unfolds is one of massive bravery and a fortitude which is not often seen today. Even just the opening portion of information is genuinely difficult to believe, it’s a great introduction to its exploration of the incredible dedication of Fiennes. With such expansive accessibility to previously hidden corners of the world, flying off to remote locations and testing your limits has bled into the everyday, but the feats of Sir Ranulph Fiennes are far from everyday. Directed by Matthew Dyas, a portrait of the “world’s greatest living explorer” Sir Ranulph Fiennes, a film that goes beyond the record breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.
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