L’ascension (2017)

Adventure, General Film

Director: Ludovic Bernard

Writer(s): Ludovic Bernard, Nadir Dendoune, Olivier Ducray

Starring: Ahmed Sylla, Alice Belaïdi, Kévin Razy, Nicolas Wanczycki, Waly Dia, Maïmouna Gueye, Denis M’Punga, Fadila Belkebla, Moussa Maaskri, Umesh Tamang, Amir El Kacem, Johannes Oliver Hamm, Rabah Nait Oufella, Oscar Copp, Erico Salamone, Jochen Hägele, Mariama Gueye, Tiphaine Daviot, Robin Rafoni, Gabrielle Atger, Shriprem Gurung, Brandon Omekenge, Sokhna Diallo, Aksel Louhab, Bayron Sougoulé, Pasang Lama, Pranawa Koirala, Romane Portail, Mario Pecqueur, Alice Gingembre, Anissa Allali, Jean Dell, Rodolphe Borgniet, Aymeric Lecerf, Sylvie Batty, Azedine Kasri, Audran Cattin, Ciarán Charles, Rhys Dunlop, Pasang, Emmanuel Tokpa, Jasmine Azzouz, Pierre Cachia, Julian Bugier, Sébastien Pruneta, Daniel Semporé

Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, tells the story of Samy (played by Ahmed Sylla) who sets out to climb Mt. Everest to prove his love for his girlfriend Nadia – a journey scaling the legendary literal top of the world which, in the end, leaves all of France captivated, passionately following this ordinary young man’s extraordinary journey for love.

Release Date: January 25, 2017 (France) | Length: 103 min | Genre: Comedy, Adventure | MPAA Rating: Unknown

Note: Also known as “The Climb”.