The Saltmen of Tibet
Die Salzmänner von Tibet
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Ulrike Koch
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrike Koch
- Original Title
- Die Salzmänner von Tibet
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Release Date
- 25/04/1997
- Spoken Languages
- German, Tibetan
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Koch
Ulrike Koch
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Ulrike Koch
Writer
Ulrike Koch
Director
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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 principal cast of The Saltmen of Tibet includes Margen, Pargen, Zopon, Bopsa.
When was The Saltmen of Tibet released and how long is it?
The Saltmen of Tibet was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.