Stone Pastures
2008, 68 minutes
A feature documentary following a nomadic family living on the Himalayan plateau of Chantang, Ladakh, through the seasons in the context of their livelihood. At the mercy of the elements, the family aspires towards a more comfortable, settled life. Indeed, we find the nomads in a state of transition between ancient namadic ways and modern town life as we're provided with a fascinating glimpse of a way of life that's slowly disappearing.
With The Participation Of
The Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation
Bord Scannan na hEireann/ The Irish Film Board
Finnish Film Foundation
AVEK
ARTE G.E.I.E
YLE Co-productions
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Stone Pastures from Wildfire Films.
Credits
| Photography | Timo Peltonen, Johannes Lehmuskallio, Heikki Färm, Donagh Coleman |
| Composers | Linda Buckley, Keith O’Brien |
| Editor | Breege Rowley |
| Producers | Martha O’Neill Jouko Aaltonen, Illume Oy Beverley Cook, Orchid Pictures |
| Director | Donagh Coleman |
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Sonam and his son Padma
Pashmina wool is one of the finest raw materials
Padma and Kunsang
The lake of Tsokarshep, where the goats are herded
Sonam
Padma on the brook side
On the move
Uncle Tsewang prays
Religious events gather villagers together
Small brooks are source of water on high plateaus
Director Donagh Coleman with some local people
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