Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest (2024)

Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest (2024) poster

Transcending cultural barriers and consistently going against the grain, female Nepali climber Pasang Lhamu Sherpa attempted to summit Everest four times in the early nineties. Although she was not allowed to attend school as a child, Pasang did not let that stop her from pursuing her dreams. After founding her own trekking company in Kathmandu, she blazed a trail for Nepali women via her efforts to summit Everest. Proving how big you can dream and how far you can go to achieve those dreams, she left a legacy not only for the family she has left behind, but for the myriad women following in her footsteps.

Director: Nancy Svendsen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Jeffrey Friedman
Production: Follow Your Dream Foundation, Mila Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Nepali
Box Office: $25,267
Original Language: en

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures

Keywords

himalaya mountain range, extreme sports, biography, women fight, mountaineering, mount everest, sherpa, alpinism, women sherpa, women climbers

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Nancy Svendsen
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest about?
Transcending cultural barriers and consistently going against the grain, female Nepali climber Pasang Lhamu Sherpa attempted to summit Everest four times in the early nineties. Although she was not allowed to attend school as a child, Pasang did not let that stop her from pursuing her dreams. After founding her own trekking company in Kathmandu, she blazed a trail for Nepali women via her efforts to summit Everest. Proving how big you can dream and how far you can go to achieve those dreams, she left a legacy not only for the family she has left behind, but for the myriad women following in her footsteps.
Who directed Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest was directed by Nancy Svendsen.
Who stars in Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest stars Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, Marc Batard.
How long is Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest is a Documentary film.
How much did Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest gross?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest grossed $25,267 worldwide.
Where was Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest produced?
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest?
The themes of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.