The Wall of Shadows (2021)

The Wall of Shadows (2021) poster

A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the most holy of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a western expedition on East Wall of the Khumbakarna Mountain, a wall that has never been climbed before. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?

Director: Eliza Kubarska
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marcel Vaid
Cinematography: Piotr Rosołowski
Editing: Barbara Toennieshen
Production: TILT Production, Braidmade Films, CORSO Film, Vertical Vision Film Studio, ZDF, Telewizja Polska, ARTE
Country: Germany, Poland, Switzerland
Language: English, Français, Nepali, Polski, Pусский
Original Language: pl

Keywords

mountaineer, sherpa, ethnology

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wall of Shadows about?
A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the most holy of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a western expedition on East Wall of the Khumbakarna Mountain, a wall that has never been climbed before. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?
Who directed The Wall of Shadows?
The Wall of Shadows was directed by Eliza Kubarska.
Who stars in The Wall of Shadows?
The Wall of Shadows stars Ngada Sherpa, Dawa Tenzin Sherpa, Jomdoe Sherpa, Dmitry Golovchenko, Sergey Nilov, Marcin Tomaszewski.
How long is The Wall of Shadows?
The Wall of Shadows has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Wall of Shadows?
The Wall of Shadows is a Documentary film.
Where was The Wall of Shadows produced?
The Wall of Shadows was produced in Germany, Poland, Switzerland.