

A true story of Samy, native of La Courneuve, who is out of love for Nadia, decides to climb Mount Everest.
Acting
Ahmed Sylla sells the impossible premise with genuine heart
Cinematography
Everest footage makes you cold from your couch
Writing
Balances ridiculous premise with surprising sincerity

Director
Ludovic Bernard
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ahmed Sylla actually trained at high altitude in the Alps; the production couldn't afford Everest permits so most summit footage is Nepal location doubles and clever editing.
La Courneuve to Everest became a minor media phenomenon in France — the real Samy used his platform to advocate for youth programs in banlieues, though the film softens his post-climb activism.
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