This film is a must for anthropology buffs who want to visually experience an amazing animistic culture thriving on the Himalayan slopes of Northeastern India. It is a unique access documentary that catalogues a vanishing way of life
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The cause of Tibetan freedom and its brutal repression by China resounds worldwide. Why did China overrun Tibet? Did India betray Tibet? Despite abandoning Tibet to gain favour with China, India paradoxically faces Chinese aggression on her former borders with Tibet. This film narrates this story.
Series Title – The Tibetan Circus
Channel – Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, The Onyx Streaming Network, Cpics, OTT Studio, Cineverse
Duration – 45 Minutes
Format – HD CAM
Aspect Ratio – 16:9
Language – English
Awards
- Awarded Best Original Story for the “The Tibetan Circus” at Frida Film Festival, 2023.
- Awarded Best Documentary Feature for the “The Tibetan Circus” at London Movie Awards, 2023.
- Awarded Best Original Documentary for the “The Tibetan Circus” at New York Neorealism Film Awards, 2023.
- Awarded Best Documentary Feature for the “The Tibetan Circus” at Naples Film Awards, 2023.
- Awarded Best Feature Documentary for the “The Tibetan Circus” at Paris Film Awards, 2023.
- Awarded Best Documentary Feature for the “The Tibetan Circus” at Rome Movie Awards, 2023.
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The Shamans of the Himalayas is an experiential exploration of the extraordinary world of “Dev Bhoomi”- The Land of Gods, in the Kullu Valley of snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh. This is a world of myth and magic, covered in 4 episodes of 60 minutes each, where every valley and village is home to several Gods and Goddesses (Devata’s & Devi’s).
The series follows Anu Malhotra, the presenter, as she takes the viewers on a journey, where she travels and interviews the Shamans, the locals, and some leading contemporary anthropologists and psychologists to contextualize the relationship between the people and their Gods.
Throughout the episodes, Anu manages to get unique access to the enigmatic Shamans of the Kullu Valley, which allows her to witness and experience rare and never before documented sacred rituals, magical – religious practices, traditional healing techniques and exorcisms. She also interacts with the Shamans; locally called Gurs, who are oracles, trance mediums and healers, and gets a glimpse into their personal stories and struggles.
Series Title – Shamans of The Himalayas Redux
Channel – Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Cineverse, Rabel
Duration – 4 x 45 Minutes
Format – HD CAM
Aspect Ratio – 16:9
Language – English
In the first episode of Shamans of the Himalayas, Anu Malhotra takes us to Old Manali Village to witness the festival celebrating the birthday of Hadimba Devi, a living goddess, as considered by the locals. There, she discovers the ritualistic dances performed by Shamans to intuit the will of the divine by invoking the spirit of the goddess and attaining the state of trans. Here she meets the first Gur, Tularam and takes us on a journey to learn about his role and importance in the society
Channel – Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Cineverse, Rabel
Duration – 4 x 45 Minutes
Format – HD CAM
Aspect Ratio – 16:9
Language – English