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Himalaya (1999)

Original title: Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef

1999-01-01 · 1h 48m · FR
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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.

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Olivier DazatWriterLouis GardelWriterMichel DebatsDirectorEric ValliDirector, Writer

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Thilen LhondupThilen LhondupTinleGurgon KyapGurgon KyapKarmaLhakpa TsamchoeLhakpa TsamchoePemaKarma Tensing Nyima LamaKarma Tensing Nyima LamaNorbou / UrgienKarma WangielKarma WangielPassangLabrang TundupLabrang TundupLabrangJampa Kalsang TamangJampa Kalsang TamangJampaTsering DorjeeTsering DorjeeRabkieRapke GurungRapke GurungTundupPemba BikaPemba BikaTensingKarma ChhewangKarma ChhewangMeme / PaljorTenzen CharkaTenzen CharkaChopga

Keywords

NepalHimalayaTrekHimalaya mountain range

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · AdventureTheme affinityNepal · Himalaya · TrekDialogue densityDramaDirector preference358979 · 970404Actor preference344018 · 1118822 · 649888Country preferenceFr

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Frequently asked questions about Himalaya

What is Himalaya about?

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.

How long is Himalaya?

Himalaya has a runtime of 108 minutes.