Paste
The Summit of the Gods is a subtle movie, told in shades of white and degrees of silence, but its passion burns hot beneath the icy rime.
Full review
The Summit of the Gods
Dramatic animated adventure about a young Japanese photojournalist, Fukamachi, who finds a camera that could change the history of mountaineering.
It leads him to the mysterious Habu, an outcast climber believed missing for years. Fukamachi enters a world of obsessive mountaineers hungry for impossible conquests on a journey that leads him, step by step, towards the summit of the gods. Based on the manga series by artist Jiro Taniguchi and writer Baku Yumemakura
Less202190 minsFranceFolivari
AdventureAnimatedWorld Cinema
- Director:
- Patrick Imbert
The Summit of the Gods | Reviews
Mountaineering philosophy never looked so beautiful. This crisply illustrated animated story spins a wise yarn about adventure and journalism, leading to a thrilling final ascent that tenses every muscle.
Slant Magazine
While the film intermittently stuns in revealing Everest's topographical mystique, its expedition into what makes climbers tick struggles to get off the ground.
Full review
Los Angeles Times
The film's beautifully painted mountains are particularly striking, and the climbing sequences are among its standouts.
Full review
RogerEbert.com
The movie's narrative, its steady-rolling conviction, and its insights into the minds of obsessive climbers give it a remarkable pull.
Full review
Hollywood Reporter
A film that perfectly captures the delirious pull of pursuing a singular vision.
Full review