In 1975, a woman made her way to the summit of Mount Everest. Step by step, she steadily heads to the top of the mountain. Her name is Junko Tabei. At 4:30 p.m. Japan time, Junko became the first woman in history to conquer the world's highest summit. Her glorious achievement captivated the world, casting a radiant light but also a deep shadow on her friends and family. In her later years, even though she was diagnosed with a terminal illness, Junko continued to challenge the mountains throughout her life.
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: Italian, English
Screenings
Climbing for Life is part of this program:
from 08 April
Director
Junji Sakamoto
Born on October 1, 1958, in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Junji Sakamoto made his directorial debut in 1989 with KNOCKOUT. He has built a career spanning over four decades as part of a generation of independent Japanese directors who operate outside mainstream studio systems, earning acclaim for his humanistic approach and willingness to tackle difficult subjects ranging from yakuza conflicts to rural life and personal redemption.
Cast
Gallery
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