May
22
Himalaya tells the story of some Nepalese villagers who trek down the mountains to trade their mountain salt for grain and try not to get killed along the way. The plot is simple but contains all the elements of a great story. The magnificence of the Himalayan landscape provides an epic feel to every single frame of the film. The DVD bonus material, “Himalaya: The Making Of,” shows how it was shot entirely on location under environmental conditions that put all their lives at risk, and makes you wonder how they ever finished it. Deeply moving, astounding, and compelling in every way. This is my favourite movie of 2005.
Click the image for non-subtitled YouTube clip. It’s a good clip.
Tags: Eric Valli, Nathalie Azoulai, Nepalese