The Saltmen of Tibet (1997)
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.
Director: Ulrike Koch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: April 25, 1997
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Country: Germany, Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, བོད་སྐད་།
Original Language: en
Keywords
buddhist monk, mountain lake, tibet, pilgrimage, nomad, salt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Saltmen of Tibet about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Saltmen of Tibet?
- The Saltmen of Tibet was directed by Ulrike Koch.
- Who stars in The Saltmen of Tibet?
- The Saltmen of Tibet stars Margen, Pargen, Zopon, Bopsa.
- How long is The Saltmen of Tibet?
- The Saltmen of Tibet has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Saltmen of Tibet?
- The Saltmen of Tibet is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Saltmen of Tibet produced?
- The Saltmen of Tibet was produced in Germany, Switzerland.