Himalaya

Himalaya
1999
★★★★☆ 7.4/10
⏱️ 108 min
📅 Released
🌐 FR
AdventureDrama
As the denizens of a Tibetan village prepare for their arduous annual trek to exchange salt for grain, the community's allegiances are split between aging chieftain Tinle (Thilen Lhondup) and rebellious young Karma (Gurgon Kyap). Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power.

Where to Watch (US)

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Cast

Thilen Lhondup
Thilen Lhondup
Tinle
Gurgon Kyap
Gurgon Kyap
Karma
Lhakpa Tsamchoe
Lhakpa Tsamchoe
Pema
Karma Tensing
Karma Tensing
Norbou / Urgien
Karma Wangel
Karma Wangel
Passang
Labrang Tundup
Labrang Tundup
Labrang

Crew

Director
Eric Valli
Writer
Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat, Eric Valli
Producer
Jacques Perrin, Christophe Barratier

Production

Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Les Productions de la Guéville, Les Productions JMH, Antelope, National Studio Limited (Katmandu), Bac Films, Canal+, CNC, British Screen Productions, Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe, TSR, La Fondation Gan pour le Cinéma, PROCIREP, European Script Fund, European Co-production Fund

Keywords

nepalhimalaya mountain rangetrek