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Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

  • 2023
  • R
  • 1h 45m
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7.6/10
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Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa (2023)
A single mother working as a dishwasher who has another life as record-breaking mountain climber.
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A single mother working as a dishwasher who has another life as record-breaking mountain climber.A single mother working as a dishwasher who has another life as record-breaking mountain climber.A single mother working as a dishwasher who has another life as record-breaking mountain climber.

  • Director
    • Lucy Walker
  • Stars
    • Lhakpa Sherpa
    • Shiny Dijmarescu
    • Sunny Dijmarescu
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    7.6/10
    2.1K
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    • Director
      • Lucy Walker
    • Stars
      • Lhakpa Sherpa
      • Shiny Dijmarescu
      • Sunny Dijmarescu
    • 16User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    8JoyceGalileo

    Astonishing persistence

    Lhakpa Sherpa Has climbed Mount Everest 10 times and holds the record for The number of times a woman has summitted Everest. The story is even more amazing because of her abusive husband, Romanian climber who found refuge in America and met her on one of the climbs.

    She narrates the film and takes one of her daughters with her back to Nepal where she does her 10th summit. It's enchanting to see her daughter meeting her cousins in Nepal and it's heartbreaking to see the daughter who stayed back in West Hartford, and who has gone through a tough time because of her abusive father.

    Watching her climb was frightening, but the entire film is very moving.
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    Wonderful view of Everest from a native point of view

    I really enjoyed this documentary because it gave an experience from a native Sherpa point of view. Not only that but aI really enjoyed this documentary because it gave an experience from a native Sherpa point of view. Not only that but a native Sherpa woman! Her goals, her accomplishments in the face of extreme prejudice and adversity is a true testament to the strength and amazing gift of the Sherpa. I've always been amazed when watching documents on Everest of the endurance and loyalty of the Sherpa. This documentary helped me to understand the mindset and drive of this amazing people. A must see for Everest fans.
    7MickyG333

    Hard work and strong constitution

    7.3 stars.

    I was moved by this documentary. This woman, apparently some sort of Nepalese peasant girl, born in a cave, born a Sherpa. She explains the Sherpa girls, they are born with the name Sherpa and their first name is the day of the week, and she was born on a Wednesday, thus Lhakpa. And so with that tidbit of knowledge given to us, we embark on her most recent climb of Everest in 2022 with flashbacks over the past 20 years. This is her tenth climb. She is the only woman to climb Everest more than 6 times, according to Wikipedia. There are two women that have done it 6 times. The story is amazing. She seems to be a sound person with a lot of energy, a positive mental attitude, and two wonderful daughters. Her husband was an abusive man and she had to overcome that challenge as well. She really is a hero.

    This is an emotional film for many reasons. The music evokes feelings of sympathy and joy. I highly suggest you check it out, just to get an idea of how some seemingly unknown and unfortunate person can be so successful in life and overcome so many challenges.
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    I loved this documentary, even though it was completely opposite of what I expected it to be.

    I've been following Lhakpa's professional life before this documentary, but I didn't know the hardships she's been through. I cried so much and I am so happy to see the reward for all she has accomplished.

    She is a lovely mother, fighter, smart and interesting story-teller. If I were to climb high mountains, I would definitely love to have her as my guide, and enjoy hearing amazing stories and life's simple truths told in an interesting way.

    She is lucky to have such a lovely and beautiful daughters. I hope life gives them peace and health. They already have great support.
    9ahendo-53403

    Inspiring stuff!

    I follow Lakhpa on Instagram and found her film there. What a resilient amazing woman. I wish her every success - her achievements should be recognised and celebrated. I think this film must be cathartic to the recovery of domestic abuse for both she and her daughters. I loved seeing a film about Everest being told from Sherpa perspective. She has a true passion and calling for the mountains and to see the respect she has for the mountain is inspiring in itself.

    She has a true passion and calling for the mountains and to see the respect she has for the mountain is inspiring in itself. I wish she and all her family well.

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      Gheorghe Dijmarescu died of cancer in September 2020 at the age of 58.
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      Referenced in Afraid (2024)

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    • Release date
      • July 31, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Nepali
    • Also known as
      • Lhakpa Sherpa: Everest'in Kraliçesi
    • Filming locations
      • Mount Everest, Nepal
    • Production companies
      • SK Global
      • OBB Pictures
      • Avocados & Coconuts
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      1 hour 45 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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