The Shepherdess of the Glaciers
“Award-winning documentary film capturing the life of a shepherdess through the seasons in the high-altitude Himalayas.”
Synopsis
She is one of the last shepherdesses who still lives with her flock in the heights of the Gya-Miru valley in Ladakh. At the age of 50, Tsering is the youngest in her village to drive her 350 goats and sheep at the expense of transhumance in this region of the Himalayas, located between 4000 and 6000 meters above sea level. A harsh and precarious life, often solitary, mishandled by difficult climatic conditions and a sometimes hostile nature, which does not prevent this tiny bit of woman to sing, laugh and ... philosophize.
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THE SHEPHERDESS OF THE GLACIERS
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-03
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanzin Dorjai Gya
- Original Title
- The Shepherdess of the Glaciers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Himalayan Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanzin Dorjai Gya
Department Leadership Roster
Stanzin Dorjai Gya
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is The Shepherdess of the Glaciers about?
She is one of the last shepherdesses who still lives with her flock in the heights of the Gya-Miru valley in Ladakh. At the age of 50, Tsering is the youngest in her village to drive her 350 goats and sheep at the expense of transhumance in this region of the Himalayas, located between 4000 and 6000 meters above sea level. A harsh and precarious life, often solitary, mishandled by difficult climatic conditions and a sometimes hostile nature, which does not prevent this tiny bit of woman to sing, laugh and ... philosophize.
Who directed The Shepherdess of the Glaciers?
The Shepherdess of the Glaciers was directed by Stanzin Dorjai Gya.
Who stars in The Shepherdess of the Glaciers?
The principal cast of The Shepherdess of the Glaciers includes Not specified.
When was The Shepherdess of the Glaciers released and how long is it?
The Shepherdess of the Glaciers was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shepherdess of the Glaciers?
The Shepherdess of the Glaciers holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).