The Saltmen of Tibet

Year: 1997

Runtime: 108 mins

Language: German

Director: Ulrike Koch

Documentary

Four men from a nomadic Tibetan tribe embark on their yearly, ritualistic pilgrimage to a sacred salt lake. The salt they collect in this ancient way is sold to sustain the tribe’s economy for the coming year. The trek, vital for their survival, includes many cultural rituals that help preserve their traditions in the modern world.

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