Yarsagumbu, l'or de l'Himalaya (2011)

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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
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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.