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Eliza Kubarska's documentary makes it clear how problematic the balancing act between Western capitalism and the Eastern-spiritual worldview is for the Sherpas. If they want to earn, they have to decide against their traditions and beliefs. Kubarska presents this dilemma in almost mystical images that underline the gap between cultures but also reveal something that connects them. Natalie Fritz, Medientipp

The Wall of Shadows (2020)

A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the most holy of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a western expedition on East Wall of the Khumbakarna Mountain, a wall that has never been climbed before. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?

Director Eliza Kubarska

DoP Piotr Rosołowski, Marcin Sauter

Producers Monika Braid, Umit Uludag, Erik Winker, Martin Roelly, Kaspar Winkler and Sabine Girsberger

Production Companies
Braidmade Films, Corso Film, TILT Production

Funding Polish Film Institute, TVP, ZDF/ARTE, MFG Stuttgart, Swiss Federal Office, Zurich Filmstiftung

Distribution

International Sales: Rise and Shine

Poland: Against Gravity and TVP.

Switzerland: Vinca Film

United Kingdom: Tull Stories

Up to date The Wall of Shadows has won over 30 grand prix around the world.

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