Directed by Jennifer Peedom, the movie Tenzing stars Tom Hiddleston in the role of Sir Edmund Hillary, and focuses on the real life story of the Sherpa, played by Genden Phunstok.
The alpine scenes of the movie were filmed here in Aotearoa, including on Aoraki Mount Cook. Working behind the scenes as alpine supervisor and safety co-ordinator was AC CEO Guy Cotter. This radio interview with director Jennifer Peedom and Guy Cotter, gives a behind-the-scenes look at filming Tenzing.