--- product_id: 8977736 title: "Himalaya [Blu-ray]" price: "€ 40.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/8977736-himalaya-blu-ray store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Himalaya [Blu-ray] **Price:** € 40.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Himalaya [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** € 40.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8977736-himalaya-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Filmed over seven months in the forbidden Dolpo region of Nepal, HIMALAYA tells the story of a generational struggle for the leadership of a tiny mountain village between it's proud old chief and a headstrong young caravan. The balance of power shifts uneasily as they make their annual salt trek across the Himalayas. A visually striking and spiritually captivating portrait of life in one of the world's most extraordinary places, HIMALAYA is both intense drama and a gorgeous tapestry of the fast disappearing traditions of Tibetan life. A huge box office hit worldwide, HIMALAYA remained on the VARIETY top film box office chart for over six months and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. Review: Amazing photography - The picture quality is amazing and when one considers this was all filmed in very cold, windy and snowy conditions at extreme high altitude up on the border between Nepal and Tibet it is even more amazing. The crew did an astonishing job. The natural ability of the local people who had no training at all is also remarkable. This Blu-ray is a huge improvement over the DVD although it must be noted it is A locked so not suitable for Europe or Australia unless one has an Oppo or similar. My only regret is that the most interesting commentary is a mixture of heavy French accented English and American English set against a quite loud main Tibetan audio in the background and as this commentary is not subtitled it is extremely difficult to hear and follow. This is a shame. It might have been better to have burnt in the Tibetan soundtrack as 99% of viewers will want it anyway, and to then used the optional subtitle track for the commentary. The making-of feature is also most interesting but is just ported over from the DVD and is very poor quality technically and far below the main film and has no subtitles when "English" is spoken. Review: Worth the time spent viewing! - Not a movie critic by any means.....don't even know the proper lingo. Won't attempt an "in depth" review. All I can say is, "I thoroughly enjoy this film". It was all great: the life, the photography, the story and the culture depicted was wonderful! I didn't have to sit through any contrived attempts at mind control or political correct social biases and subtle messaging with 2/3's sexual content. The story was as simple and rich as life in the Himalaya! Salt of the Earth isn't just NaCl! Great entertainment, IMO. I actually feel enriched by watching this film! Unusual these days! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00F878KBG | | Actors | Gurgon Kyap, Karma Tensing Nyama Lama, Karma Wangiel, Lhakpa Tsamchoe, Thilen Lhondup | | Best Sellers Rank | #133,812 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #8,358 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs #8,511 in Drama Blu-ray Discs | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (134) | | Director | Eric Valli | | Item model number | 28148340 | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Anamorphic, Blu-ray, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Christophe Barratier, Jacques Perrin | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.8 ounces | | Release date | December 31, 2013 | | Run time | 1 hour and 19 minutes | | Studio | Kino Lorber films | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** Tibetan - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 19 minutes ## Images ![Himalaya [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XTEEhwqnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing photography *by J***R on February 19, 2014* The picture quality is amazing and when one considers this was all filmed in very cold, windy and snowy conditions at extreme high altitude up on the border between Nepal and Tibet it is even more amazing. The crew did an astonishing job. The natural ability of the local people who had no training at all is also remarkable. This Blu-ray is a huge improvement over the DVD although it must be noted it is A locked so not suitable for Europe or Australia unless one has an Oppo or similar. My only regret is that the most interesting commentary is a mixture of heavy French accented English and American English set against a quite loud main Tibetan audio in the background and as this commentary is not subtitled it is extremely difficult to hear and follow. This is a shame. It might have been better to have burnt in the Tibetan soundtrack as 99% of viewers will want it anyway, and to then used the optional subtitle track for the commentary. The making-of feature is also most interesting but is just ported over from the DVD and is very poor quality technically and far below the main film and has no subtitles when "English" is spoken. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the time spent viewing! *by W***N on April 22, 2014* Not a movie critic by any means.....don't even know the proper lingo. Won't attempt an "in depth" review. All I can say is, "I thoroughly enjoy this film". It was all great: the life, the photography, the story and the culture depicted was wonderful! I didn't have to sit through any contrived attempts at mind control or political correct social biases and subtle messaging with 2/3's sexual content. The story was as simple and rich as life in the Himalaya! Salt of the Earth isn't just NaCl! Great entertainment, IMO. I actually feel enriched by watching this film! Unusual these days! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Hard to read subtitles greatly detract from enjoyment *by M***A on January 2, 2014* This is a decent if predictable story, simple and not particularly subtle or engaging. The cinematography is nice; not as spectacular as it could have been, considering the photogenic location, but pretty. My big complaint is with the white-on-light subtitles. They are difficult and often impossible to read. I find being unable to understand the dialogue greatly detracts from my enjoyment of any film. The format is also super-wide angle; viewed on my wide-screen monitor as a ribbon across the center with deep black borders at top and bottom. This makes the subtitles (as well as the action) smaller and even that more difficult to see. I'd cut off the sides if I could figure out how, but don't think my monitor permits that. All in all, rather disappointing, especially considering all the 5 star reviews. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/8977736-himalaya-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8977736-himalaya-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*