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The Wall of Shadows

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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 the east wall of the Khumbakarna mountain, a wall that has never been climbed before.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Apr 25, 2022
3/5
In its gentle, slightly meandering way, The Wall of Shadows asks important questions – about western entitlement, and whether scaling a mountain is the same as respecting it. Go to Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian Apr 18, 2022
3/5
This is a balanced film that doesn’t pick sides. Go to Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) Apr 25, 2022
4/5
As the journey proceeds, the discussions between the guides and the tourists provide subtle human drama to complement the powerful scenery. Go to Full Review Markie Robson-Scott The Arts Desk Apr 21, 2022
4/5
This beautiful, meditative film by director and climber Eliza Kubarska captures the power of the Himalayas with great intensity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Eliza Kubarska

Director

Dmitry Golovchenko

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Marcin Tomaszewski

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Rekha K. Yadav

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Sergey Nilov

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Ngada Sherpa

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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 the east wall of the Khumbakarna mountain, a wall that has never been climbed before.
Director
Eliza Kubarska
Producer
Monika Braid, Erik Winker, Ümit Uludağ, Kaspar Winkler, Sabine Girsberger
Screenwriter
Eliza Kubarska, Piotr Rosolowski
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Tibetan
Runtime
1h 34m
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