The Saltmen of Tibet
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. The journey, necessary for the group's survival, also incorporates a number of rituals necessary for their culture to survive in the modern world.
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The Saltmen of Tibet
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 25, 1997
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
64%
Original Title
Die Salzmänner von Tibet
Director
Ulrike Koch
Description
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. The journey, necessary for the group's survival, also incorporates a number of rituals necessary for their culture to survive in the modern world.