The Zurich Film Festival will open on September 24 with Jennifer Peedom’s Everest drama “Tenzing,” an Apple Original Films production starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe. The film is set for its European premiere at the 22nd edition of the festival in Zurich, with the director and lead cast expected to attend.
Both outlets describe the project as centered on the first ascent of Mount Everest and based on the real-life story of Tenzing Norgay, portrayed in the film by Genden Phuntsok. Peedom, known for work on documentary and mountain-related projects, directs the film, which is framed by its connection to the historic expedition and the mountaineer’s role in the climb.
While the reporting largely overlaps on the opening date, festival edition, and core premise, the outlets emphasize different framing: Variety highlights the film’s focus on the first ascent of Everest, while Deadline foregrounds that it is a thriller and stresses its basis in a true story of Norgay. Neither source presents conflicting details about the festival lineup or the film’s key creative leadership.
