Himalaya

7.3 / 10

(81 votes)

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.

Country:

France,

Nepal,

Switzerland,

United Kingdom

Genre:

Adventure,

Drama

Duration:

108 minutes

Year:

1999

Director:

Eric Valli

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Company:

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

Cast:
Thilen Lhondup

Tinle

Gurgon Kyap

Karma

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Pema

Karma Tensing

Norbou / Urgien

Karma Wangel

Passang

Crew:
Eric Valli

Director

Nathalie Azoulai

Writer

Olivier Dazat

Writer

Eric Valli

Writer

Louis Gardel

Writer