Synopsis
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.
Himalaya (1999) is a 1h 48min drama feature film by Eric Valli. As the denizens of a Tibetan village prepare for their arduous annual trek to exchange salt for grain, the community'...
Facts
Setting
Nepal
Filming location
Belvédère
Production
Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, BAC Films, Les Productions de la Guéville, Les Productions JMH, Antelope
Original language
German, Tibetan
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 2000 academy_award
- César Awards 2000 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1999 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1999 generic
