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Tenzing is a film based on the true story of Tenzing Norgay, who, alongside Edmund Hillary, became one of the first climbers to summit Mount Everest. The narrative explores cultural tensions and personal ambitions against the backdrop of this historic ascent. The film will be shown on 16 October 2026.

Based on true events “Tenzing” chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay (Genden Phuntsok), a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston), became the first to summit Mount Everest. Encouraged by his wife Dawa (Thinley Lhamo), Tenzing finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson (Caitríona Balfe). Together, they persuade Colonel John Hunt (Willem Dafoe) that Tenzing belongs on the British climbing team, rather than merely serving it. Where Western climbers see “Everest” as something to be conquered, Tenzing reveres “Chomolungma” as the sacred mother goddess. What follows is an ascent defined as much by the tensions between backgrounds, classes and competing ambitions as by the perils of the mountain itself. But high above the world, empire, rank and aspiration fall away, leaving two outsiders bound by mutual respect and trust — and for Tenzing, the fulfillment of both a lifelong dream and a spiritual calling. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jennifer Peedom, “Tenzing” is a story of greatness that refuses to be diminished — and the love that makes it possible.   Age Rating: PG Language: English Content Warnings: Mild threat, language, Director: Jennifer Peedom Cast: Willem Dafoe, Tom Hiddleston, Caitríona Balfe, Genden Phuntsok, Tenzin Dalha Company: Altitude Trailers: 20 minutes Year of Release: 2026 Tenzing Based on true events“Tenzing” chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay (Genden Phuntsok

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Tenzing takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 17:50. The event runs until Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Tenzing is held at Riverside Studios in London (Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL).

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