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Sherpa

Synopsis

Director Jennifer Peedom set out to uncover tension in the 2014 Everest climbing season from the point of view of the Sherpas, and instead captured a tragedy when an avalanche struck, killing 16 Sherpas. 'Sherpa' tells the story of how the Sherpas united after the tragedy in the face of fierce opposition to reclaim the mountain they call Chomolungma.
Toronto International Film Festival 2015 - International premiere

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
96 mins
Director
Jennifer Peedom
Producer
Bridget Ikin, John Smithson
Co-Producer
Jennifer Peedom
Executive Producer
David Gross, John Maynard, David Griffin
Editor
Christian Gazal
Screenwriter
Jennifer Peedom
Director of Photography
Renan Ozturk, Hugh Miller, Ken Sauls
Sound
Sam Petty
Composer
Antony Partos
Principal cast
Phurba Tashi Sherpa, Russell Brice, Ed Douglas

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Australia, UK coproduction

Felix Media (AU), Arrow Media (UK)

Arrow Media

1st Floor, 17-18 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8RP

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