Film 'Tenzing' Highlights the Sherpa in Historic Everest Summit
Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston star as Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary in high-end production
The feature film "Tenzing" reconstructs the first ascent to the summit of Mount Everest, placing the Sherpa at the center of the narrative. Genden Phuntsok brings charm and innocence to his portrayal of Tenzing Norgay, while Tom Hiddleston gives a candid turn as Edmund Hillary.
Boasting National Geographic-esque production values, the film showcases soaring mountain vistas and offers a well-intentioned, highly watchable experience, even if it occasionally takes a sanitized tone.
The plot focuses on the historic 1953 expedition, in which Nepali-Indian mountaineer Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary reached the pinnacle of Everest achievement.
With information from The Guardian.
Source: The Guardian