The Hidden Himalayas
秘境ヒマラヤ
Synopsis
A feature-length documentary film that captures the unusual customs of North-West Nepal — a virgin territory never before visited by foreigners — and is particularly valuable for its depiction of the primitive funeral rite known as sky burial, confirmation of the primitive religion Bon, and the polyandrous marriage system.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suketaro Shimada
- Original Score
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Original Title
- 秘境ヒマラヤ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Yomiuri Eigasha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suketaro Shimada
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Tadashi Nakamura
Department Leadership Roster
Suketaro Shimada
Director
Tadashi Nakamura
Editor
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hidden Himalayas
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What is The Hidden Himalayas about?
A feature-length documentary film that captures the unusual customs of North-West Nepal — a virgin territory never before visited by foreigners — and is particularly valuable for its depiction of the primitive funeral rite known as sky burial, confirmation of the primitive religion Bon, and the polyandrous marriage system.
Who directed The Hidden Himalayas?
The Hidden Himalayas was directed by Suketaro Shimada.
Who stars in The Hidden Himalayas?
The principal cast of The Hidden Himalayas includes Jiro Kawakita, Eitarō Ozawa.
When was The Hidden Himalayas released and how long is it?
The Hidden Himalayas was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hidden Himalayas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hidden Himalayas was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi.