Himalaya (L’Enfance d’un Chef) (Caravan) (1999)
92%RT Audience Score: 91%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Unlike the overproduced and overbudgeted Hollywood blockbusters, Himalaya is a stunningly photographed movie that offers an intimate look into the lives of a Dolpo tribe.
Himalaya is a visually stunning film that takes you on a journey through the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayan mountains. Filled with memorable characters and a universal human drama, this film is a must-see for anyone who loves yaks (yes, you read that right). The special effects are minimal, but the blinking star and the yak steal the show. While some critics may find the film lacking in dramatic depth, we think it’s a collection of pretty pictures that will leave you feeling inspired and in awe of the natural world. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
Production Company(ies)
Studio Ghibli, Dentsu Hakuhodo D Y Media, Partners
Distributor
Kino Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Seoul, South Korea
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 50m
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Language(s):Korean, English, Mandarin
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 30, 2001 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 5, 2002
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
Himalaya, drama, German, Eric Valli, Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin, Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat, Louis Gardel, Jean-Claude Guillebaud, Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap, Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Karma Wangel, Karma Tensing, Labrang Tundup, Dolpo tribe, yaks, rivalry, North-Western Himalayas, stunningly photographed, intimate look, overproduced, overbudgeted, box office, $2.5M, critic reviews, Kimberley Jones, Rene Rodriguez, Jennie Punter, Jane Sumner, Chris Fujiwara, Desson Thomson, Emanuel Levy, Vadim Rizov, Jeanne Aufmuth, Andrea Chase, William Arnold, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, MPAA rating, Kino Pictures, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, DTS, Dolby SR
Worldwide gross: $50,544,493
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $62,296,015
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,235
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 6,793,459
US/Canada gross: $696,717
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $858,703
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,224
US/Canada opening weekend: $13,387
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $16,499
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,576
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Gurgon Kyap – Karma
Lhakpa Tsamchoe – Pema
Karma Wangel – Pasang
Karma Tensing – Norbou, Urgien
Labrang Tundup – Labrang
Director(s)
Eric Valli
Writer(s)
Nathalie Azoulai, Olivier Dazat, Louis Gardel, Jean-Claude Guillebaud
Producer(s)
Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (54) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (47) | Rotten (7)
March 10, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Valli’s cameras capture one breathtaking image after another.
September 27, 2001
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
Himalaya is a film about choices, pride and forgiveness, filled with memorable characters and stunning scenery. And if you like yaks, this is the film for you.
August 10, 2001
Jennie Punter
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
High above the tree line, Tinle, Karma and Norbu act out a universal human drama with only two special effects — a blinking star and a yak.
August 9, 2001
Jane Sumner
Dallas Morning News
TOP CRITIC
Valli’s touch as an artist is too light, and his dramatic sense too timid, to make the film much more than a collection of pretty pictures.
July 30, 2001 | Rating: 2.5/4
Chris Fujiwara
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
A visually poetic, moving story.
July 27, 2001 | Rating: 4.5/5
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
July 26, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
June 19, 2003 | Rating: 5/10
Vadim Rizov
Movie-Vault.com
June 13, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly
April 5, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Andrea Chase
Killer Movie Reviews
April 3, 2002 | Rating: B+
William Arnold
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
An astonishingly beautiful and thematically rich Nepalese film that presents many vanishing elements of a faraway Tibetan culture.
February 13, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality & Practice…
Plot
Following a grueling climb up Kanchenjunga, Hong-gil and Mu-taek become fast friends and partners in climb. The peak of their professional careers comes when they become the 14th team to scale the Himalayas. But the climb came at a price: both sustained injuries and Hong-gil was compelled to retire. Years later, Hong-gil is a renowned lecturer and Mu-taek takes up an assignment to go up Everest. When Hong-gil learns that Mu-taek has gone missing, he blames himself for encouraging the younger man’s plans. Looking at a photo of Mu-taek’s frozen corpse still trapped on the mountain, he decides to put together a rescue team to retrieve the body. Despite warnings, concerns over his injured leg and treacherous storms, Hong-gil leads the expedition.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t provide any goofy or funny comments about the film Himalaya, but it does mention that the cast includes real-life village elders, guides, and yak herders from the Dolpo region of Nepal.
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