A cross-posting from my Geography on/in Film blog.
A few days ago, the RGS's Ondaatje Theatre hosted an event which was very special.
A screening of the new film 'Tenzing' took place. It was organised by the Himalayan Trust UK.
This has been made by Apple TV.
Starring Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, and Willem Dafoe, Tenzing follows the true story of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's historic first summit of Mount Everest. History remembers the summit, but not always the man who made it possible.
The film chronicles the life of Tenzing Norgay and his monumental achievement alongside Edmund Hillary, documenting their journey as the first individuals confirmed to summit Mount Everest during the 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition.
The event featured speeches from Rebecca Stephens, the first British woman to climb Mount Everest; Norbu Tenzing Norgay, Tenzing’s oldest son; and the actor Tom Hiddleston, who starred as Edmund Hillary.
Visually stunning and deeply moving, the film paired an uplifting storyline with beautiful imagery.
A special evening for those who were there.
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