
Himalaya
7.4/101h 48m1999

Overview
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.
Genres
AdventureDrama
Production Companies


Les Productions de la Guéville
Les Productions JMH
Antelope
National Studio Limited (Katmandu)



British Screen Productions
Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe

La Fondation Gan pour le Cinéma

European Script Fund
European Co-production Fund
Additional Information
Original Title:Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef
Original Language:Tibetan
Status:Released