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"The Ascent, a French film".Collage created in Microsoft PowerPoint with Netflix screen print
French film by Ludovic Bernard L'Ascension (The Climb)
The film opens with the departure of the protagonist Samy Diakhaté, a young Frenchman of Senegalese origin, 26 years old, who decides to undertake a journey to climb Everest and prove that he has a purpose in life. He states that he is doing it for himself, for his family, for his community or neighborhood, and for a longed-for love, Nadia, who tells him that to win her over he could first start by getting a job. Nadia has liked him since his childhood and does not take him seriously to establish a love relationship because Samy has no clear goals and has not made any achievements.
Like a game of dare, she tells him that she will kiss him when he returns from Everest. And this happened because Samy told her that, "for her, he would be capable of that and much more". That's the beginning of the adventure. Then, with determination, Samy got some sponsors, who believed in his project and financed the climb to Mount Everest.
The starting point was: Paris - France, the Courneuve at 29 meters altitude to Kathmandu-Nepal (1400 m altitude) his first stop. On the way, he encountered some things that did not meet his expectations, for example, the first hotel or the guide who did not seem very friendly and communicative. But he got a local (Sherpa), who would become a good friend and his inseparable companion. Every step he took he discovered new things. His family was proud, and the whole community followed his progress on the radio, everyone was very enthusiastic, including Nadia who let him, more and more, into her heart. But Samy was a beginner; he had never climbed. That's why he occupied the last place in the group. The guide then always supported him. Everyone doubted that he would make it.
"Samy".Collage created in Microsoft PowerPoint with Netflix screen print and Photo, Pixabay
Samy made a lot of effort and was focused on his goal. Communication was difficult and he was unable to give the news on the radio for 5 days. While Samy was living the experience, his friendship with Johnny was growing, which was strengthened by reading a love novel. In the silence, it was presumed that he was missing, his family and friends were very worried and his mother was so distraught that she blamed Nadia for anything that could happen to her son. During the crossing, Samy became distracted, fell behind, became disoriented, and panicked. He had doubts, he questioned himself about the reasons why he made the decision to undertake the trip, but he concluded that he had to finish it because if he failed, everyone would laugh at him. So he refocused and managed to reach base camp (5364 meters).
"Samy climbing towards Everest". Collage created in Microsoft PowerPoint with Netflix screen print
In front of an ice wall, it became evident that he did not have the slightest skill or experience as a mountaineer. But he made an effort and with Johnny's help, he managed to learn what he needed to learn in a short time, to everyone's surprise, continuing the ascent through the other camps.
A bad weather forecast caused the final phase of the ascent to be brought forward and they had to walk at night. Samy saw how everyone was declining, including his guide who was a professional, but he had the firm determination to make it, and so he did, against all odds, in extreme conditions, and with the help of an experienced Sherpa. His feat was widely mediatized and he returned as a hero to his home and to the arms of his beloved.
Experiences and sensations experienced while watching the film
Perhaps what I did not like is that he wanted to achieve the goal for others, he mentioned that he would be made fun of, and I think that in this case, he should achieve it for himself, for his growth, rather than to show others his capabilities. Finally, I believe that he understood that during this journey, which was not only a journey of ascent but also of growth.
But without a doubt what surprised me the most is that this film is inspired by a real-life story.
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Film francés de Ludovic Bernard L'Ascension (El ascenso)
La película inicia con la partida del protagonista Samy Diakhaté, un joven francés de origen senegalés, de 26 años, quien decide emprender un viaje para ascender al Everest y demostrar que tiene un propósito de vida. El manifiesta que lo hace para sí mismo, por su familia, por su comunidad o barrio y por un amor anhelado, Nadia, que le dice que para conquistarla primero podría empezar por tener un empleo. Nadia le gusta desde su infancia, y no lo toma en serio para establecer una relación amorosa porque Samy no tiene metas claras y no ha obtenido logros.
A modo de juego de retos, ella le dice que lo besará cuando el regrese del Everest. Y esto ocurrió porque Samy le dijo que, "por ella sería capaz de eso y mucho más". Ese es el inicio de la aventura. Entonces, con determinación, Samy consiguió algunos patrocinadores, que creyeron en su proyecto y financiaron la escalada al monte Everest.
El punto de partida fue: París -Francia, la Courneuve a 29 metros de altura hasta Katmandú-Nepal (1400 m de altura) su primera parada. En el camino, encontró algunas cosas que no resultaron de acuerdo con sus expectativas, por ejemplo, el primer hotel o el guía que no parecía muy simpático y comunicativo. Pero consiguió a un lugareño (Sherpa), que se convertiría en un buen amigo y su compañero inseparable. A cada paso que daba descubría cosas nuevas. Su familia estaba orgullosa, y toda la comunidad seguía sus avances a través de radio, todos estaban muy entusiasmados, incluyendo a Nadia que lo dejaba, cada vez más, entrar en su corazón. Pero Samy era un principiante; nunca había escalado. Por eso, ocupaba el último lugar del grupo. El guía entonces siempre lo apoyaba. Todos dudaban que lo lograría.
Samy hizo mucho esfuerzo y estaba enfocado en su objetivo. La comunicación era difícil y no pudo darle noticias a la radio durante 5 días. Mientras Samy vivía la experiencia iba creciendo la amistad con Johnny, la cual se fortaleció con la lectura de una novela de amor. Ante el silencio, se presumía que estaba desaparecido, sus familiares y amigos estaban muy preocupados y su madre desconsolada, tanto, que culpada a Nadia de cualquier cosa que pudiera pasarle a su hijo. Durante la travesía, Samy se distrajo, se quedó atrás, se desorientó y fue presa del pánico. Tuvo dudas, se cuestionó sobre las razones por las cuales tomó la decisión de emprender el viaje, pero concluyó que debía culminarlo, porque si fracasaba todos se reirían de él. Así que se reenfocó y logra llegar al campamento base (5364 metros).
En una pared del hielo, quedó en evidencia que no tenía la más mínima destreza o experiencia como alpinista. Pero se esforzó y con ayuda de Johnny logró aprender lo necesario en poco tiempo para sorpresa de todos, continuando el ascenso por los otros campamentos.
Un pronóstico de mal tiempo provocó un adelanto en la fase final del ascenso y les tocó caminar de noche. Samy veía como todos fueron declinando, incluyendo su guía que era todo un profesional; pero tenía la firme determinación de lograrlo, y así lo hizo, contra todo pronóstico, en condiciones extremas, y con la ayuda de un sherpa experimentado. Su proeza fue ampliamente mediatizada y regresó como un héroe a su hogar y a los brazos de su amada.
Experiencias y sensaciones experimentadas al ver la película
Quizás lo que no me gustó es que deseaba lograr cumplir la meta por los otros, mencionó que se burlaría de él, y yo creo que es este caso debía lograrlo por y para el mismo, para su crecimiento, más que para demostrarle a otros sus capacidades. Finalmente creo que él lo comprendió durante este viaje que además de ascenso fue de crecimiento.
Pero sin duda alguna lo que más me sorprendió es que esta película se inspira en una historia de la vida.
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