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The Saltmen of Tibet

Die Salzmänner von Tibet

1997•1h 48m•6.9/10
  • Documentary

Four men from a nomadic Tibetan tribe undertake their annual, ritualistic pilgrimage to a sacred salt lake. Salt gathered in this traditional fashion will be sold to provide the economic livelihood of the tribe for the coming year. The journey, necessary for the group's survival, also incorporates a number of rituals necessary for their culture to survive in the modern world.

Top Cast

  • Margen

    Margen

    Old Mother

  • Pargen

    Pargen

    Old Father

  • Zopon

    Zopon

    Lord of the Animals

  • Bopsa

    Bopsa

    Novice

Details

Director
Ulrike Koch
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
Germany, Switzerland
Language
German, Tibetan
Status
Released

Where to Watch

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