Himalaya
MovieTitle | Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef |
User score | 7.4 |
Release date | Sep 13, 1999 |
Genre | Adventure, Drama |
Director | Eric Valli |
Production country | France, Nepal, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
Production companies | 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 |
Run time | 108 min. |
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.