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Shambhala

Min Bahadur Bham
DISTRIBUTION
Sat 30 Aug 25 - Thu 4 Sep 25
  • Content rating: Not harmful / all ages

Over the course of two and a half hours, this poignant story unfolds slowly and deliberately, set against the stunning landscapes of the Himalayas.

High in the Nepalese Himalayas, it is still common for a woman to marry multiple men. Pema marries not only Tashi, but also his younger brother Dawa, and the third brother, Karma, a monk. Initially, they lead a harmonious life, but when Tashi does not return from a trading trip, the legitimacy of Pema's unborn child is questioned by the village.

This visually magnificent slow-burner, filmed in the heights of the Himalayas, is both a spiritual odyssey and a journey of female willpower and self-determination. At the same time, the film offers a glimpse into Buddhist culture, the traditions, and rituals of the people in a Himalayan village, where goats, sheep, horses, and yaks are part of daily life. Despite the film's length, it keeps you captivated throughout.

Shambhala
direction
Min Bahadur Bham
cast
Thinley Lhamo, Sonam Topden, Tenzing Dalha
duration
150 min
release date
Wed 20 Aug 25
year
2024
country
Nepal
language
Tibetan, Nepali
Subtitles
French, Dutch
  • Content rating: Not harmful / all ages
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