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'...
Key facts
Cast
Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Karma Tensing, Karma Wangel, Labrang Tundup, Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tsering Dorjee Bawa
Original language
Tibetan
First release
September 13, 1999 (Canada)
Production companies
Antelope, Galatée Films, Les Productions de la Guéville, Les Productions JMH, France 2 Cinéma, BAC Films
Setting
Nepal
Filming locations
Belvédère
Crew
Screenplay
Eric Valli, Jean-Claude Guillebaud, Louis Gardel, Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat
Producer
Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin
Cinematography
Éric Guichard, Jean-Paul Meurisse
Music
Bruno Coulais
Trailer
Stills
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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
Titles
| Original title | Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef | |
| Alternate title | Caravan |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | September 13, 1999 |
| Theatrical | France | December 15, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 24, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | July 13, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | September 14, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 24, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 23, 2009 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Greece | September 12, 2006 |
Full credits
| Director | Eric Valli |
| Cast | Thilen Lhondup (Tinle), Gurgon Kyap (Karma), Lhakpa Tsamchoe (Pema), Karma Tensing (Norbou / Urgien), Karma Wangel (Passang), Labrang Tundup (Labrang), Jampa Kalsang Tamang (Jampa), Tsering Dorjee Bawa (Rabkie), Rapke Gurung (Tundup), Pemba Bika (Tensing), Karma Chhewang (Meme / Paljor), Tenzen Charka (Chopga), Yangzom (Dawa), Gyalsen Gurung (Chewan), Phuti Bika (Deld), Sangmo Gurung (Angmo), Karma Angbo Gurung (Karma's father) |
| Screenplay | Eric Valli, Jean-Claude Guillebaud, Louis Gardel, Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat |
| Producer | Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin |
| Cinematography | Éric Guichard, Jean-Paul Meurisse |
| Music | Bruno Coulais |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
