Switzerland / Aug 10, 1999 / Locarno
1h 48min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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 and rebellious young Karma. Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tsering Dorjee | Rabkie |
| Rapke Gurung | Tundup |
| Pemba Bika | Tensing |
| Karma Chhewang | Meme / Paljor |
| Tenzen Charka | Chopga |
| Yangzom | Dawa |
| Gyalsen Gurung | Chewan |
| Phuti Bika | Deld |
| Sangmo Gurung | Angmo |
| Karma Angbo Gurung | Karma's father |
Genres
AdventureDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef |
| Original language | FR |
| Spoken languages | བོད་སྐད་། |
| Production countries | France, Nepal, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| 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 |
| Release date | 13 settembre 1999 |
| Production | Jacques Perrin, Christophe Barratier |
| Writer | Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat, Eric Valli, Louis Gardel, Jean-Claude Guillebaud |
| Cinematography | Éric Guichard, Jean-Paul Meurisse |
| Assistant directors | Eric Valli |
| Camera operators | Éric Guichard, Jean-Paul Meurisse |
| Additional photography | Éric Guichard, Jean-Paul Meurisse |
| Music | Bruno Coulais |
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| Sound | Bruno Coulais |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Canada / Sep 13, 1999
France / Dec 15, 1999 / TP
Greece / Dec 24, 1999
Czechia / Jul 13, 2000 / 12+
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Netherlands / Sep 14, 2000
Italy / Nov 24, 2000
Germany / Dec 23, 2009 / 0
Physical media
Greece / Sep 12, 2006 / DVD
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