Apple Original Films celebrated the New York premiere of “Tenzing” on October 7, bringing stars Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe and Thinley Lhamo together ahead of the movie’s theatrical and Apple TV releases. The screening took place at the Directors Guild of America Theater in New York City.
“Tenzing” opens in select theaters on October 9 before arriving globally on Apple TV on Friday, October 16. Apple previously released the official trailer in September.
The New York red carpet included Phuntsok, Hiddleston, Dafoe, Thinley Lhamo and Tenzin Jigmey. Director Jennifer Peedom also attended alongside writer and producer Luke Davies, producer Liz Watts and cinematographer Stefan Duscio.
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What Tenzing is about
Based on true events, the film follows Himalayan climber Tenzing Norgay, played by Genden Phuntsok, as he joins New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, played by Hiddleston, on the historic 1953 expedition to Mount Everest.
Willem Dafoe plays expedition leader Colonel John Hunt, while Caitríona Balfe appears as Jill Henderson and Thinley Lhamo plays Tenzing’s wife, Dawa.
The story focuses on Tenzing’s place within the British expedition, his relationship with Hillary and the cultural differences surrounding their attempt to reach the summit.
“Tenzing” is available in select theaters from October 9 and begins streaming worldwide on Apple TV on October 16.
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