Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
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| Directed by | Lucy Walker |
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| Music by | Michael Stearns Nikolaj Hess |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
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Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa is an 2023 American documentary film directed by Lucy Walker. It follows Lhakpa Sherpa as she climbs and survives Mount Everest.
It had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023.
Plot
Lhakpa Sherpa becomes the first Nepali woman to climb and survive Mount Everest, while bringing up two daughters and surviving an abusive marriage.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023.[1][2] Shortly after, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film.[3]
Awards
At TIFF, the film was named second runner-up for the People's Choice Award for Documentaries.[4]
References
- ^ "Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 26, 2023). "TIFF Announces Documentary Lineup, With Film On Louis C.K. Scandal, Plus Latest From Raoul Peck, Errol Morris, Lucy Walker, Roger Ross Williams". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 12, 2023). "Netflix Lands 'Mountain Queen: The Summits Of Lhakpa Sherpa,' Documentary On First Nepali Woman To Conquer Mount Everest – TIFF". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ Steve Pond, "‘American Fiction’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s Audience Award". TheWrap, September 17, 2023.
