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Tenzing

Dir. Jennifer Peedom, Wri. Luke Davies

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DIRECTOR
JENNIFER PEEDOM

WRITER
LUKE DAVIES

CAST
GENDEN PHUNTSOK
TOM HIDDLESTON
WILLEM DAFOE
THINLEY LHAMO
CAITRÍONA BALFE

In 1953, Tenzing Norgay, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, both outsiders on a British Expedition, defied insurmountable odds to achieve what was once thought impossible, reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest. After six previous attempts, Tenzing risked everything for one final venture. He had to navigate treacherous politics and perilous weather as he embarked on the most significant climb of his life. Through it all, he did so with humor, warmth, and generosity towards his fellow climbers, but also deep reverence and respect for the sacred Mother Goddess of his mountain, Jomolungma.