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The Saltmen of Tibet

Original title: Die Salzmänner von Tibet
1997 · 1 h 48 min
Directed by Ulrike Koch · Germany · Contemporary European Art Cinema
Documentary

Cast

No credited cast is listed for this film.

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Saltmen of Tibet (1997) is a German documentary directed by Ulrike Koch. It stars Margen, Pargen and Zopon. It runs 108 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (310 votes)
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