CinemaOSMovie · 1997 · 1h 48m

The Saltmen of Tibet

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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.

Directed byUlrike Koch

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
EN
Released
April 25, 1997

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

Margen

Old Mother

Pargen

Old Father

Zopon

Lord of the Animals

Bopsa

Novice

Creative team
Directed by
Ulrike Koch
Written by
Ulrike Koch

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