Ciné-Club Online Discussion: L'ascension (The Climb)

At Online Activity via Zoom

Are you ready for some feel-good comedy/romance for a change? Our monthly ciné-club brings you to Népal for the journey of a young man who wants to prove his true love by climbing Mt. Everest. Based on a true story! Join Barbara for an online discussion after you watch - at your leisure, L'Ascension.

The movie is available on Netflix.

Free event, registration required. Please watch the movie ahead of time. Discussion in French.

Please make sure that the email address entered in your account is correct. We will send you a link to be able to participate in that activity on the Zoom platform.

Free. Any Donation is greatly appreciated.

General Admission

Synopsis

L'ascension (the Climb) is a 2017 French adventure comedy film directed by Ludovic Bernard which tells the real life story of Nadir Dendoune, played by the French humorist Ahmed Sylla. The film follows a young man from the suburbs with no mountaineering experience who decides to climb Mt. Everest to show a woman he'd do anything for her.

Watch the Trailer

Image:©Netflix

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