Synopsis
An unexpected incident of a snow leopard breaking into the sheep pen of a local herder and killing nine rams not only causes a stir in the family, but also attracts a TV crew into the village…
Filmmaker
Pema Tseden
Most of Pema Tseden’s films were shot in Tibetan language by Tibetan teams. Widely recognized as a pioneer of the Tibetan New Wave, his body of cinematic works includes The Silent Holy Stones, The Search, Old Dog, Tharlo, Jinpa and Balloon amongst others. His films have been selected at Venice, Locarno, TIFF and many other major international film festivals, winning over forty international prizes.
Filmography: Snow Leopard (2023), Balloon (2019), Jinpa (2018), Tharlo (2015), The Sacret Arrow (2014), Old Dog (2010), Flares Wafting In 1983 (2008), The Search (2007), The Silent Holy Stones (2005)
Awards and festivals
Best Film