The cinematic universe is filled with movies of courage and strength that deeply move the viewers. From action to emotion, the encouraging on-screen narrations always win hearts. However, a true story filled with an adrenaline rush, emotional touch and inspiration to reach heights sounds like the perfect content-watching experience for all!
The new documentary on Netflix, ‘Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa’ fits the description precisely.
Released on July 31,2024, ‘Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa’ entails the story of record-holding mountain climber Lhakpa Sherpa as she explores how she passed through all that life threw at her and reached the top of Mount Everest. Her energy, resilience and brilliance will inspire you, making this documentary a must-watch for all.
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Lucy Walker, this multifaceted documentary is a package of varied emotions and multiple themes. Here’s all that you will get to witness as you watch the Mountain Queen reach the summit:
Lhakpa Sherpa remains unprecedented in mountain climbing as she holds the world record for most number of summits by a woman. Her bravery stands out in the way she conquers the toughest of summits successfully. And this virtue is also reflected in the way she overcomes the biggest hurdles in her life. This documentary does justice to her journey. It presents how Lhakpa’s initial days were filled with struggles such as lack of education, gender inequalities and her struggle to become a mountain climber. It also follows her experience with marriage and the repercussions she faced along the way. And all of it is beautifully woven into her journey of climbing Mount Everest in May 2022.
Lhakpa Sherpa’s life has been a journey as difficult as the climbing of Mount Everest. From fighting for her passion for mountain climbing to battling the dark phase of domestic violence for herself and her children, Lhakpa’s resilience and the will to win make this documentary a chronicle of her journey from struggles to success. It captures the pain of difficulties, the earnest efforts and the joy of success vividly as Lhakpa shares her story with the viewers. Even her bond with her children Nima, Sunny and Shiny is touched upon in the documentary.
Being from the Sherpa community, Lhakpa Sherpa also touches upon the less-explored Sherpa culture and the beliefs, rituals, and customs of the community she belongs to. Known for their support in the mountain climbing expeditions, Lhakpa’s story in this documentary gives a deeper view of the community and their connection with the mountains. When Lhakpa describes Mount Everest with its term in Sherpa culture, ‘Chomolungma’ (Goddess Mother of the World), one feels how vital Mount Everest is for the Sherpas.
Visuals bejewel the story of any content. And this documentary is studded with the most breathtaking scenes and thrilling shots for the viewers. The charm of the snow-capped Himalayas adds to the ‘wow factor’ of this documentary. What is commendable is the shooting of the dangerous journey to Mount Everest, making us feel it all like a first-hand experience.
Lhakpa’s resilience, strength and unconditional love for Mount Everest become a source of inspiration to all the viewers as we witness her journey unfold through the documentary. It captures her raw emotions, her fears and strengths alike, and makes one feel the motivation required to conquer the world, just like Lhakpa. She is an inspiration to all the women who face hardships at every step of their lives. In a conversation with BBC, she expressed her thoughts on the movie and said "I want to show people women can do it."
The documentary has received a 7.7 IMDb rating. It is being showered by praises and appreciations of viewers and critics across the globe. Many describe the movie as inspiring, incredible and powerful.
If you are looking for a weekend watch filled with action, emotion and inspiration, do not forget to add ‘Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa’ to your watchlist! The Mountain Queen has a beautiful story to tell, so do watch her documentary and experience a fulfilling journey.
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