Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe’s Mount Everest Drama ‘Tenzing’ to Open Zurich Film Festival
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The Apple Original Films production "Tenzing," a Mount Everest drama directed by Jennifer Peedom and starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe, is set to open the 22nd Zurich Film Festival on September 24. The screening will mark the European premiere of the film, with Hiddleston, Dafoe, and Peedom scheduled to appear on the green carpet in Zurich.
The film tells the true story of Himalayan Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Alongside Edmund Hillary, portrayed by Tom Hiddleston, Tenzing Norgay became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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Variety (US)Emphasizes the festival opening details, red carpet presence, and Apple backing.
The Hollywood Reporter (US)Focuses on the historical subject matter and character roles of the film.
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