# Commemoration of mountaineer Wanda Rutkiewicz

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemoration-of-mountaineer-wanda-rutkiewicz
> Updated: 2026-10-16T04:07:19.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The legacy of Polish mountaineer Wanda Rutkiewicz, the first European woman to summit Mount Everest, is being highlighted through cultural and commemorative events. 

A film festival in Warsaw, the 31st Wanda Rutkiewicz Film Festival, is scheduled to showcase documentary films regarding mountain life and sports, featuring lectures from athletes and workshops.

Additionally, commemorations mark the anniversary of Rutkiewicz’s 1978 Everest ascent. Discussions regarding her life include her advocacy for women in alpinism and the mystery surrounding her 1993 disappearance on Kangchenjunga. A feature film titled ‘Wanda’ is expected to be released in 2027 to depict her life and expeditions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Wanda Rutkiewicz: Legacy of the first Polish woman on Mount Everest

Commemorating the legacy of Wanda Rutkiewicz, the first Polish woman to summit Mount Everest, as a film about her life and mountaineering struggles is planned for 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wanda-rutkiewicz-legacy-of-the-first-polish-woman-on-mount-everest

### 2026-10-05: Wanda Rutkiewicz Film Festival to be held in Warsaw

The 31st Wanda Rutkiewicz Film Festival will be held in Warsaw from October 25-27, 2024, featuring mountain documentary films, athlete lectures, and TOPR first aid workshops.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wanda-rutkiewicz-film-festival-to-be-held-in-warsaw

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