Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya (2011)
Every spring, tens of thousands of men, women and children leave their villages for a dangerous trek to the high Himalaya to collect Yarsagumbu, a mysterious transmutation between plant and insect. Used in Chinese medicine, it is worth up to 60 000 USD a kilo, more than gold.
Director: Eric Valli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: September 29, 2011
Cast
Cinematography: Philippe Bigot
Editing: Bertrand Collard
Production: Kwanza
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
himalaya mountain range, yarsagumbu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya about?
- Every spring, tens of thousands of men, women and children leave their villages for a dangerous trek to the high Himalaya to collect Yarsagumbu, a mysterious transmutation between plant and insect. Used in Chinese medicine, it is worth up to 60 000 USD a kilo, more than gold.
- Who directed Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya?
- Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya was directed by Eric Valli.
- Who stars in Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya?
- Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya stars Andrew Ng, Dhan Shandra, Jacques Gamblin.
- How long is Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya?
- Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya?
- Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya is a Documentary film.
- Where was Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya produced?
- Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya was produced in France.