Himalaya (1999)
3.9 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 46min
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- Synopsis:
An aging chief's last stand, lessons for the new, and the education of a young chief-to-be played against harsh Nature in Nepal's Dolpo. When his son dies returning from Tibet's salt lakes, Tinle (Thilen Lhondup) blames Karma (Gurgon Kyap), his son's friend, refuses to give Karma his blessing as the new chief, and organizes a rival caravan to take the salt to lower Nepal to trade for grain. He, a few old men, his son's widow, his grandson, and his second son, a monk, set out on the arduous journey. Fearing storms, Karma has led his caravan out of the village before the auspicious day ordained by the lamas. Tinle's group catches Karma's before the final pass; the two stubborn men lock wills with Tinle's grandson watching. - Actors:
- Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Karma Wangel, Karma Tensing, Labrang Tundup, Jampa Kalsang Tamang, Tsering Dorjee, Rapke Gurung, Pemba Bika, Karma Chhewang, Tenzen Charka, Yangzom, Gyalsen Gurung, Phuti Bika, Sangmo Gurung, Karma Angbu Gurung
- Directors:
- Eric Valli, Michel Debats
- Producers:
- Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin
- Writers:
- Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat, Louis Gardel, Jean-Claude Guillebaud, Eric Valli
- Aka:
- Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Children & Family, Drama
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Not released
- Run Time:
- 108 minutes
- Languages:
- Tibetan
- Subtitles:
- None
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (1) of Himalaya
Breathtaking - Himalaya review by CP Customer
Himalaya is best described as a fascination to learn about the Tibetans and the journey they took in order to live by way of trade.
The story line incorporated starts with the caravan leader dying and the rising of a power struggle by two others to take his place and lead the next caravan. This results in two caravans making the journey at different paces.
The ending is fantastic.
The landscapes showin in the movie are breathtaking!
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