Escape over the Himalaya (2003)
Every year, hundreds of Tibetan children attempt the dangerous escape into exile in India. Many break down in the snow and die from exhaustion and the cold. We followed a group of refugee children across the snow passes of the Himalayas, all the way to the safe haven of Dharamsala, home to Tibet’s spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Director: Maria Blumencron, Richard Ladkani
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: October 5, 2003
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Escape over the Himalaya about?
- Every year, hundreds of Tibetan children attempt the dangerous escape into exile in India. Many break down in the snow and die from exhaustion and the cold. We followed a group of refugee children across the snow passes of the Himalayas, all the way to the safe haven of Dharamsala, home to Tibet’s spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
- Who directed Escape over the Himalaya?
- Escape over the Himalaya was directed by Maria Blumencron, Richard Ladkani.
- How long is Escape over the Himalaya?
- Escape over the Himalaya has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).