A documentary film directed by Jennifer Peedom about the historic ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary.
Watershed is screening Tenzing on Tuesday 20 October, a film directed by Jennifer Peedom that looks at the story of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's ascent of Mount Everest.
Most of us know the basic headline — the two of them reached the summit together in 1953 — but the film focuses on the part of the story that doesn't always get the spotlight. It's based on true events and centres on Norgay, the Himalayan climber whose role in the expedition is often overshadowed by the more famous name. By putting him at the heart of the narrative, it gives a proper look at the man himself rather than just the event.
It's a story about two people from completely different worlds coming together for one specific goal, and the film lets that partnership take centre stage. If you've only ever heard the version that focuses on the New Zealand side of things, this is a good way to fill in the gaps.
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The screening is at Watershed in Bristol on Tuesday 20 October, starting at 20:10.
