Everest Drama ‘Tenzing’ With Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe to Open Zurich Festival

Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe star in the period adventure drama Tenzing, set to open this year’s Zurich International Film Festival (ZFF). The film tells the true story of the first ascent of Mount Everest, with the British expedition team led

Directed Hiddleston, Dafoe, and Peedom will attend the Zurich opening night gala. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Key Analysis and Detailed Timeline

Tenzing opens at ZFF on September 24th in its European premiere. It also debuts at the Toronto Film Festival on September 15th. The film is set to premiere in select theaters on October 9th before bowing on Apple TV on October 16th.

‘This year’s ZFF motto is “dream big.” Our breathtaking opening film Tenzing fits perfectly, because it shows how you can grow beyond yourself when you have a big dream,’ said Zurich Festival CEO Christian Jungen. ‘The film offers powerful emotion and mountain scenery of sublime beauty.

But it also carries an important message for our time: The first ascent of Mount Everest only succeeded because the climbers respected the local Sherpa people and the laws of nature.’

‘At its heart, Tenzing is about a man who dared to imagine a life beyond the limits the world had placed on him and the courage, sacrifice and belief it took to reach the highest point on earth,’ added Peedom.

Broader Impact and Sector Outlook

Tenzing will continue to captivate audiences as it explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and the pursuit of one's dreams. Get ready to be inspired

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Tenzing will premiere in select theaters on Oct.

9 before bowing on Apple TV Oct.

Tenzing , a period adventure drama starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe , about the first ascent of Mount Everest, will open this year’s Zurich International Film Festival (ZFF).

Directed Dafoe plays Colonel John Hunt, the leader of the British expedition team. Thinley Lhamo plays Tenzing’s wife Dawa. Caitríona Balfe co-stars as expedition secretary Jill Henderson.

Related Stories Movies Oscars: Belgium Picks Lukas Dhont's 'Coward' as Best Int'l Feature Submission TV Disney's Lavish K-Drama 'The Remarried Empress' Sets Busan Premiere Ahead of Streaming Launch Tenzing will open the 22nd Zurich Film Festival on Sept. 24 in its European premiere. The film debuts at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept.

15. Hiddleston, Dafoe and Peedom will attend the Zurich opening night gala.