| Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
014400 |
| Language |
In Tibetan with English subtitles. |
| Note |
Title from label. |
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"An epic adventure of survival"--Cover. |
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Aspect ratio: 2.35:1, 16 x 9. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; 5.1 Surround Sound. |
| Cast |
Thinlen Lhondup, Karma Wangiel, Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Karma Tenzig, Nyima Lama, Gurgon Kyap. |
| Credits |
Executive producer, Jean de Trégomain ; cinematography, Eric Guichard and Jean-Paul Meurisse ; music, Bruno Coulais. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1999. |
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Special features: director's audio commentary; 26-minute "Making of" documentary; the Himalaya electronic press kit; original theatrical trailer; letterboxed (enhanced for 16x9 televisions). |
| Summary |
The story of a generational struggle for the leadership of a tiny mountain village between its proud old chief and a headstrong young caravanner. The balance of power shifts uneasily as they make their annual salt trek across the Himalayas. |
| Awards |
Academy Award Nominee Best Foreign Film; Winner Best Cinematography, Best Original Music, Cesar Award. |
| Subject |
Dolpā (Nepal) -- Drama.
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Himalaya Mountains -- Drama.
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Himalaya Mountains. (OCoLC)fst01242048
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Nepal -- Dolpā.
(OCoLC)fst01228067
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films -- Nepal.
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Foreign language films -- Tibetan.
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Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Fiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710264
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films -- France.
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Feature films -- Nepal.
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Foreign films.
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| Added Author |
Valli, Eric, director.
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Perrin, Jacques, 1941-2022 producer.
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Barratier, Christophe, producer.
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Trégomain, Jean de, producer.
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Dazat, Olivier, screenwriter.
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Guichard, Eric, screenwriter.
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Meurisse, Jean-Paul, cinematographer.
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Coulais, Bruno, composer.
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Lhondup, Tinlen, actor.
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Wangiel, Karma, actor.
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Tsamchoe, Lhakpa, actor.
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Tensing Nyma, Karma, actor.
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Kyap, Gurgon, actor.
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Kino International Corporation, production company.
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Galatée Films, production company.
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France 2 cinéma (Firm), production company.
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B.A.C. Films, production company.
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Productions de la Guéville, production company.
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J.M.H. Productions, production company.
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National Studio Limited, production company.
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| Standard No. |
738329023522 |
| Music No. |
K235 Kino on Video |
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