One of the more impressive films I saw at IDSFFK (Intl Docu & Short Film Fest of Kerala) , Thiruvananthapuram (winnner of a Special Jury Mention at the fest) - “The Shepherdess of the Glaciers” by Stanzin Dorjai, a languidly unfolding 74 minutes documentary on a remarkably resilient, wise and affectionate unlettered woman, all alone amidst her forever moving flock of sheep & goat and an endless expanse of craggy hills & difficult snow. The seamless bond between man, animal and harsh nature and the looming dark clouds of change lurking in the horizon are the highlights of this delicate film, even though the time duration sometimes seems a bit stretched.
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