Himalayan Gold rush (2011)
At an altitude of 5000 meters in the Himalayas is found Yarsagumba, a caterpillar-fungus that is worth more than its weight in gold. Thousands of Nepalese villagers trek up the mountains every spring, braving difficult temperatures and terrain, in search of this hard-to-find but invaluable commodity. Its trade in Hong Kong and China, where it is considered a medicinal mushroom and elixir of youth, amounts to billions of Euros every year. Watch the journey of this extraordinary creature from mountainsides to pharmacy windows, and the people who hunt it down.
Director: Eric Valli
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: December 1, 2011
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Himalayan Gold rush about?
- At an altitude of 5000 meters in the Himalayas is found Yarsagumba, a caterpillar-fungus that is worth more than its weight in gold. Thousands of Nepalese villagers trek up the mountains every spring, braving difficult temperatures and terrain, in search of this hard-to-find but invaluable commodity. Its trade in Hong Kong and China, where it is considered a medicinal mushroom and elixir of youth, amounts to billions of Euros every year. Watch the journey of this extraordinary creature from mountainsides to pharmacy windows, and the people who hunt it down.
- Who directed Himalayan Gold rush?
- Himalayan Gold rush was directed by Eric Valli.
- Who stars in Himalayan Gold rush?
- Himalayan Gold rush stars Jacques Gamblin, Dhan Shandra, Andrew Ng.
- How long is Himalayan Gold rush?
- Himalayan Gold rush has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).