Overview
- Simon Messner confirmed at the Münchner Filmfest that his film Aus dem Schatten had its world premiere on Thursday and said repeated attempts to reconcile with his father are met only with letters from lawyers.
- Reinhold Messner previously told media he felt “disposed” after his estate was distributed and Simon has publicly rejected that claim while saying the refusal of contact deeply pains him.
- Simon says the breakdown in contact is broader than just him because Reinhold’s former social circle also finds the elder climber hard to reach.
- Since becoming a father and after losing about ten climbing partners over time, Simon says he has largely stepped back from high-risk expeditions and is focusing on family life.
- Simon used the premiere to stress that climate change has raised mountaineering risks, citing a clear rise in rockfall, and the film will reach German cinemas on July 7, bringing the family dispute to a wider audience.