The Wall of Shadows
A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the most holy of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a western expedition on East Wall of the Khumbakarna Mountain, a wall that has never been climbed before. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?
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The Wall of Shadows
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 8, 2021
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
83%
Original Title
Ściana cieni
Production Companies
TILT Production, Braidmade Films, CORSO Film, Vertical Vision Film Studio, ZDF, TVP, ARTE
Director
Eliza Kubarska
Description
A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the most holy of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a western expedition on East Wall of the Khumbakarna Mountain, a wall that has never been climbed before. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?