A contemplative adventure where the crushing silence of Everest meets the burning fire of human obsession, visualizing the thin line between transcendence and self-destruction through breathtaking, hand-drawn vistas.
The Summit of the Gods
Le Sommet des dieux
Director:
Patrick Imbert
Cast:
Éric Herson-Macarel, Damien Boisseau, Elisabeth Ventura, Lazare Herson-Macarel, Kylian Rehlinger
Animation
Mystery
Adventure
Budget:
$9,850,000
Box Office:
$1,756,552
The Summit of the Gods - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
George Mallory's Kodak Camera
The specific model, a Kodak Vest Pocket, is historically accurate to the 1924 expedition. The film treats it as a 'holy grail' of mountaineering lore.
Cinematic Influences
The director cited Alejandro G. Iñárritu's The Revenant as a major influence on how the film depicts the sensory experience of extreme environments and the sound of breathing.
Taniguchi's Art Style
The character designs pay homage to the 'Ligne Claire' style of the original manga artist, Jirō Taniguchi, balancing realism with clean, expressive lines.