Plot Summary
Filmed over seven months in the forbidden Dolpo region of Nepal, Academy Award-nominated Himalaya tells 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. A visually striking and spiritually captivating portrait of life in one of the world's most extraordinary places, Himalaya is both intense drama and a gorgeous tapestry of the fast disappearing traditions of Tibetan life.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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89%- Reviews Counted: 53
- Fresh: 47
- Rotten: 6
- Average Rating: 7.2/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: As a travelogue ... this peaceful film by French director Eric Valli ... is pretty in a respectful, National Geographic sort of way.
Fresh: Cinematographers Eric Guichard and Jean-Paul Meurisse present a pristine window onto a spectacular, hidden world.
Fresh: Juxtaposes breathtaking cinematography with an ancient, almost epic story.
Fresh: The film utilizes nonactors across the board, and they go about their business with the sort of confidence and ease that can only come after a lifetime in this terrain.
Customer Reviews
Great and graphically beautiful
One the these very touching movies, a magnificent human adventure, as emotional as captivating, the movie will take you through the pristine beauty of Tibet's landscapes and provide nice viewpoint on the great culture of people in Tibet.
Wonderful Film Ever Watched.
Wonderful Film Ever Watched.
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