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| ACTORS: | Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap |
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Eric Valli |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 01 January, 1999 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Kino International |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Color, Widescreen, Dolby |
| TYPE: | Foreign Film - Other |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 738329023522 |
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Customer Reviews of Himalaya
"There Are No Accidents" This is an age old tale set in an ancient village in the Himalaya. The old village chief insists on waiting to take a yak caravan over the mountain on the specific date given by the oracles. A young whippersnapper, Karma, who would like to take over the Chief's role sooner rather than later, insists on leaving immediately before the weather turns foul. Both are stubborn, insistent and unmoving in their decision of when to leave. Both can't be correct or can they? This is a contest between each man and the mountain and everyone wins, because "there are no accidents". A breathtaking film cinematically and one that echos the spirituality of the Tibetan people. Bruno Coulais' soundtrack for this film is absolutely perfect. Eric Valli's direction is amazing considering the cast are not actors. This movie will stay with you for a very long time.
A Timeless Story in an Authentic Himalayan Culture
Himalaya: a movie for those who love stories which cross cultures and time told in the context of a culture which is basically untouched by current technology. It is a beautifully told story of determination and persistence in the context of family and tribal bonds.
The people of a town in the Himalayas leave for their annually trek to a larger town to trade their salt. Their cavarn of a couple hundred yaks takes them through mountain passes and snow storms....real snow storms, not invented by movie producers and special effects artists. There are no professional actors. The film crew spent about 9 months filming on location in Nepal. The shots of the mountains are spectacular.
Some may say it is a slow movie but why should it move faster...the people of the culture being filmed take life at a slower pace. The music is also very a propos for the setting.
Great care was taken in the filming to remain true to the culture being filmed...including the language. The film is in Tibetan with English or French subtitles, depending on the version you see.
It is a must see for anyone interested in cultures at risk of becoming extinct.
"There Are No Accidents"
This is an age old tale set in an ancient village in the Himalaya. The old village chief insists on waiting to take a yak caravan over the mountain on the specific date given by the oracles. A young whippersnapper, Karma, who would like to take over the Chief's role sooner rather than later, insists on leaving immediately before the weather turns foul. Both are stubborn, insistent and unmoving in their decision of when to leave. Both can't be correct or can they? This is a contest between each man and the mountain and everyone wins, because "there are no accidents". A breathtaking film cinematically and one that echos the spirituality of the Tibetan people. Bruno Coulais' soundtrack for this film is absolutely perfect. Eric Valli's direction is amazing considering the cast are not actors. This movie will stay with you for a very long time.