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MPAA RATING: Not Rated
Starring Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Karma Wangel, and Karma Tensing
A universal and timeless saga that tells a story of power, pride and glory. (Kino International)
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Nathalie Azoulai
Olivier Dazat Louis Gardel Jean-Claude Guillebaud |
| DIRECTED BY: | Eric Valli |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: March 5, 2002 Video: March 5, 2002 Theatrical: May 25, 2001 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 108 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | France / Nepal / Switzerland / UK |
| LANGUAGE(S): | Tibetan with English subtitles |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Tyler G. gave it an 8:
Besides the wife of the deceased son, the poster girl for this movie, all of the actors are unknows from right there in Nepal. They are Dolpa-pa. Tinle and Karma appear authentic as such. The only downside was the slow beginning. But the character of Narbou adds a wonderful dimension to the complete story with his fresco, his praying and his relationship with his father, Tinle. I reccomend getting the DVD and watching the making of the movie feature. Michael - Ethno-porn? No. A worthy, well-documented effort. Just watch the making of the movie sequence and you will understand the intentions of everyone involved. Tinle and co. went in to this film with gusto and without being prodded. There is, as you say, plenty of ethnic exploitation going on out there and needs to be shot down. But try not to be hypersensitive. Give the old filter a tune-up so that you can enjoy this movie!
Michael S. gave it a 1:
HIMALAYA is Asianphilic ethno-porn. Valli's camera lingers over the leathery flesh of the Tibetans like he was shooting stills for a taxidermic showcase in a natural history museum. Oh, and the old man reaches the top of the mountain against all odds, then conveniently expires. This film leaves no cliche unturned. It is simpleminded and offensive in its fetishization of its subjects. Why so many people are lapping this up, I'll never know. Avoid.
Tasneem C. gave it a 10:
It was beautiful.

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