Records the conditions of life in precommunist Tibet as well as the fascinating life and activities of the people today. Shows not only the towns but the vast wind swept grasslands, 16,000 feet above sea level, where many Tibetans still live as nomads.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323888
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nomads
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tibet (China)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tibet - Description and travel
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)