A Song for the Snow Lion
Synopsis
As the Himalayan glaciers vanish, a cellist and a Bhutanese folk singer come together across cultures and generations to honour an ancient story passed down through the ages, and to help protect the sacred mountains and glaciers that inspired it.
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A SONG FOR THE SNOW LION — Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Screenplay & Story
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Original Title
- A Song for the Snow Lion
- Country of Origin
- Bhutan
- Spoken Languages
- Dzongkha, English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Dangphu Dingphu: a 3 Pigs Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Jigme Tenzing, Sherab Dorji, Kelzang Dorjee
Ryan Booth, Ben Mandelkern, Charlie Clark, Vijay Vaidyanathan, Regina K. Scully
Department Leadership Roster
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Director
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Writer
Jigme Tenzing
Director of Photography
Sherab Dorji
Director of Photography
Kelzang Dorjee
Director of Photography
Ryan Booth
Producer
Ben Mandelkern
Producer
Charlie Clark
Producer
Yo-Yo Ma
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Song for the Snow Lion
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What is A Song for the Snow Lion about?
As the Himalayan glaciers vanish, a cellist and a Bhutanese folk singer come together across cultures and generations to honour an ancient story passed down through the ages, and to help protect the sacred mountains and glaciers that inspired it.
Who directed A Song for the Snow Lion?
A Song for the Snow Lion was directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji.
Who stars in A Song for the Snow Lion?
The principal cast of A Song for the Snow Lion includes Pawo Choyning Dorji, Keldon Lhamo Gurung, Yo-Yo Ma, Kinley Karma Lhazing.
When was A Song for the Snow Lion released and how long is it?
A Song for the Snow Lion was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 21m.