Nepal Synopsis
Himalaya – l'enfance d'un chef
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.
Reception Benchmarks
7.2
TMDB Rating
74
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier
Ranked #2 of 6 Nepal films indexed here (67th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.3 points above the Nepal average of 6.9/10.
Production Details
| Primary Country | Nepal |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | France, Nepal, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
| Original Language | Fr |
| Production Companies | Galatée Films, France 2 Cinéma, Les Productions de la Guéville, Les Productions JMH, Antelope |
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Release Date | January 1, 1999 |
| IMDb | tt0210727 |