An Interview with Writer/Director Albert Acosta
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.
The Climb
A true story of Samy, native of La Courneuve, who is out of love for Nadia, decides to climb Mount Everest.
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A true story of Samy, native of La Courneuve, who is out of love for Nadia, decides to climb Mount Everest.
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Genre:Comedy, Romance, Adventure
Written By:Nadir Dendoune, Olivier Ducray, Ludovic Bernard
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Runtime:103 minutes
Studio:France 2 Cinéma, DACP Films, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Mars Films
Cast
Ludovic Bernard
Director
Ahmed Sylla
Samy Diakhaté
Alice Belaïdi
Nadia, Samy's Childhood Friend
Kévin Razy
Ben, Radio Animator
Nicolas Wanczycki
Jeff, Mountain Guide
Waly Dia
Max, Radio Animator
Maïmouna Gueye
Evelyne Diakhaté, Samy's Mother
Denis Mpunga
Celestin Diakhaté, Samy's Father
Fadila Belkebla
Houria, Nadia's Mother
Moussa Maaskri
Nassir
Umesh Tamang
Johnny, Sherpa
Amir el Kacem
Kévin, Friend of Samy's
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