The Saltmen of Tibet(1997)
Die Salzmänner von Tibet
The Saltmen of Tibet Synopsis
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.
The Saltmen of Tibet (1997) is a documentary film directed by Ulrike Koch, released on April 25, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Margen, Pargen, Zopon and Bopsa. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Ulrike Koch
- Writers:
- Ulrike Koch
- Status:
- Released
The Saltmen of Tibet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ulrike Koch, written by Ulrike Koch.
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Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Saltmen of Tibet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Saltmen of Tibet?
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The main cast of The Saltmen of Tibet (1997) includes Margen, Pargen, Zopon and Bopsa. The film was directed by Ulrike Koch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Saltmen of Tibet released?
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The Saltmen of Tibet was released on April 25, 1997 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Saltmen of Tibet worth watching?
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The Saltmen of Tibet (1997) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.