The Summit of the Gods
2021 · Movie · PG · 95 min · ★ 7.8 · 89% critics
A photojournalist becomes consumed by uncovering the truth behind the first expedition to Mount Everest. His search leads him into the world of elite mountaineering as he tracks clues to an acclaimed climber who vanished, risking everything for answers.
Based on The Summit of the Gods
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Details
- Original title
- Le Sommet des dieux
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-09-22
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 89/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (420 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a tense, mystery-tinged adventure about ambition and risk, with a serious tone; Not for you if you prefer lighthearted animation like Ernest & Celestine.
Pros: gripping mystery drive; high-stakes climbing world; focused, tense journey | Cons: slow-burn pacing; intense obsession theme; limited light moments
Themes
- based on manga
- mount everest
- missing body
- alpine climbing
- investigative reporter
- sport
Awards & recognition
- César Award — Best Animated Film · 2022
- Lumière Award — Best Animated Film · 2022
Cast & crew
Éric Herson-Macarel
as Old Habu (voice)
Damien Boisseau
as Fukamichi (voice)
Elisabeth Ventura
as Ryoko (voice)
- LH
Lazare Herson-Macarel
as Young Habu (voice)
Kylian Rehlinger
as Kishi (voice)
François Dunoyer
as Ang Tsering (voice)
Philippe Vincent
as Chief Editor (voice)
Luc Bernard
as Ito (voice)
Marc Arnaud
as Hase (voice)
Jérôme Keen
as Old Inoué (voice)
Directed by Patrick Imbert