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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.

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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (2000)
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Filming locations
Filmed in Belvédère
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Setting
Set in Nepal
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Music
Music by Bruno Coulais
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jean-Paul Meurisse and Éric Guichard
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Details

Director: Eric Valli
Writers: Eric ValliWriter
Olivier DazatWriter
Nathalie AzoulaiWriter
Louis GardelWriter
Jean-Claude GuillebaudWriter
Original title: Himalaya - L'Enfance d'un chef
Status: Released
Release date: September 13, 1999
Original language: French
Countries: France, Nepal, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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