Description
What if a simple camera could rewrite the history of mountaineering? This film sets out on the trail of a roll of film left behind by two pioneers—but above all, it sets out on the trail of these extreme mountaineers, the silence, and the beauty of the ice giants.
*The Summit of the Gods* is an animated film by Patrick Imbert, adapted from Jirō Taniguchi’s manga, which was itself inspired by Baku Yumemakura’s novel. It won the César Award for Best Animated Film at the 2022 César Awards.
Synopsis:
In Kathmandu, Japanese reporter Fukamachi thinks he recognizes the old Kodak Vest Pocket in the hands of Habu, a missing mountaineer. This camera could change the history of mountaineering. Its former owners, extreme mountaineers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, were supposed to take a photo of themselves with it on the roof of the world during their ascent. This small object could prove that these two men were the first to reach the summit of Everest on June 8, 1924—30 years earlier.
Seventy years later, in an attempt to solve this mystery, Fukamachi sets out to follow in Habu’s footsteps. He then discovers a world of enthusiasts thirsting for impossible conquests and decides to accompany him on the ultimate journey to the summit of the gods.
Opening times
On 30 December 2026
- 18:00
Location
Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.
- Lieu sans nom
Spoken languages
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