Films from the Roof of the World | Himalayan Film Fest

Beneath Everest

Nepalis tell their stories – challenges, triumphs and hopes as Nepal begins the long journey towards peace.

Himalayan Gold Rush

Every spring, tens of thousands of men, women and children leave their villages for a dangerous trek to the high Himalaya, sometimes at the cost of their lives, to collect Yarsagumbu -a mysterious transmutation between plant and insect. Used in Chinese medicine, it is worth up to 60 000 USD a kilo –more than gold!

Play

West Coast Premiere – Highway

Set against the backdrop of the new culture of bandhs (general strikes) that frequently immobilize post-conflict Nepal, Highway explores five different relationship stories that become intertwined during an ill-fated bus journey from eastern Nepal to the capital, Kathmandu.

‹ ›

Discover the Magic of the Himalayas

Join the First Annual Himalayan Film Festival and explore the majestic beauty of the Himalayas and the spirit of its people. Showcasing a diverse list of films, the festival will explore themes of compassion, conflict, occupation, love, peace, migration, environmental justice and human rights. Join us May 15-19 2013 in Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco California.