Review of Himalaya (1999) by Sandra A — 20 Mar 2013

Watched this film as part of the Enfance Nepal charity fund raiser. "Himalaya" unveiled an unknown landscape, unknown way of life and shared details of the way Nepalese people living on the border between Tibet survive.

I certainly would not want that life. The film highlighted how pride, anger and determination can overcome many obstacles. The dramatic shots at 17,000 feet altitude of the villagers trekking through the mountains, over snow fields and with yaks was breath-taking.

How they managed some of those angles was very impressive. The plot was fairly simple but the tension between the elders of the village, the dash of romance and the role of the charismatic old chief was impressive.

There was sufficient tension at the beginning and middle by things tapered off towards the close but still enjoyable.