Sherpa
“Some Live to Climb. They Climb to Live.”
Synopsis
In 2013, the world's media reported on a shocking mountain-high brawl as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. Director Jennifer Peedom and her team set out to uncover the cause of this altercation, intending to film the 2014 climbing season from the Sherpa's point-of-view. Instead, they captured Everest's greatest tragedy, when a huge block of ice crashed down onto the climbing route...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 2, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Peedom
- Original Title
- Sherpa
- Country of Origin
- Nepal, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Nepali, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Felix Media, Arrow Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Peedom
Hugh Miller, Renan Öztürk, Ken Sauls
Christian Gazal
John Smithson, Bridget Ikin
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Peedom
Director
Hugh Miller
Director of Photography
Renan Öztürk
Director of Photography
Ken Sauls
Director of Photography
Christian Gazal
Editor
John Smithson
Producer
Bridget Ikin
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherpa
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What is Sherpa about?
In 2013, the world's media reported on a shocking mountain-high brawl as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. Director Jennifer Peedom and her team set out to uncover the cause of this altercation, intending to film the 2014 climbing season from the Sherpa's point-of-view. Instead, they captured Everest's greatest tragedy, when a huge block of ice crashed down onto the climbing route...
Who directed Sherpa?
Sherpa was directed by Jennifer Peedom.
Who stars in Sherpa?
The principal cast of Sherpa includes Russell Brice, Tim Medvetz, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa, Phurba Tashi Sherpa.
When was Sherpa released and how long is it?
Sherpa was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sherpa?
Sherpa holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).