Friends in High Places
eventAugust 09, 2026
schedule02:30 PM
placeThe Cinematheque
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Starts: August 09, 2026 at 02:30 PM
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Ends: August 09, 2026 at 03:45 PM
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Timezone: Pacific Time (Canada)
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The Cinematheque
About
Friends in High Places chronicles a decade-long journey of adventure and resilience, following a climber’s dream to scale Kanchenjunga - the world’s third highest peak - alongside his hero and friend, Namgya Sherpa. What begins as admiration grows into a partnership that transcends borders, taking them from Ama Dablam to the remote eastern Himalayas. Blending breathtaking landscapes, cultural insight, and the raw realities of high-altitude mountaineering, the film reveals that the true summit lies not in conquest, but in the friendships forged along the way.
Doors: 2:00pm
Show: 2:30pm