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In ‘Tenzing,’ Jennifer Peedom Ensures the Iconic Himalayan Mountaineer Is Finally ‘the Protagonist of His Own Life’
Tenzing Norgay was the first person to summit Mount Everest alongside Edmund Hillary. The Apple Original film “Tenzing,” opening Zurich Film Festival, reframes the story of that first ascent.
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The Apple Original documentary “Tenzing,” debuting at the Zurich Film Festival, retells the 1953 Everest ascent by focusing on Tenzing Norgay rather than the usual Hillary‑centric narrative. Director Jennifer Peedom frames the climb as a partnership, emphasizing Norgay’s role as the “protagonist of his own life.” The film aims to reshape public perception of the historic summit by highlighting the Sherpa’s perspective.
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