Question 1

Which famous animation directors appear as background cameos in the film?

Accepted Answer

In a bar scene, characters drawn to resemble Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki can be seen in the background.

Question 2

How did the director ensure the climbing scenes looked authentic?

Accepted Answer

Director Patrick Imbert consulted with several mountaineers who had tackled Everest to animate the climbing scenes realistically.

Question 3

What is the photojournalist's mission in the story?

Accepted Answer

A photojournalist obsessively searches for the truth about the first Everest expedition by trying to find a missing esteemed climber.

Question 4

Which major film festival featured this movie?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021.

Question 5

What was the director's familiarity with the source material when he started the project?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Imbert was not familiar with the manga source material when first approached about making the film.

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