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Snow Leopard Sisters

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In Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, two Indigenous women form an unlikely friendship to save one of the planet’s most mysterious and vulnerable wild cats: the snow leopard. As they travel through the high Himalayan mountains with a small infant, they discover that everything they need to save the snow leopard, and themselves, is already there.

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Harrison Richlin IndieWire Mar 14
B
Snow Leopard Sisters contends is that we are all no better than the snow leopard and if we wish not to be wiped out, we must start working to co-exist rather than lay claim over what we think is ours. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Mar 24
The panoramic scenes of Tshiring and Tenzin stomping around the Himalayas are naturally beautiful, but the effect that the two have on one another becomes equally so. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Mar 17
4.5/5
With clear Himalayan light, everything about this film looks beautiful, but you will have to be sharp to spot the animals who effortlessly merge with rock and snow. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Mar 16
A beautifully shot, unforgettable journey that hits so many emotional notes, this documentary will especially resonate with lovers of nature and our planet. Go to Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture Mar 8
5/10
There’s far too much wading through tedious circumstances to become fully invested. The core issues are obviously important to platform, but the final results keep one at a distance. The goals are commendable without ever feeling deeply resonant. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben Ayers

Director

Sonam Choekyi Lama

Director

Andrew Lynch

Director

Tshiring Lhamu Lama

Self

Tenzin Bhuti Gurung

Self

Ian Davies

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Synopsis In Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, two Indigenous women form an unlikely friendship to save one of the planet’s most mysterious and vulnerable wild cats: the snow leopard. As they travel through the high Himalayan mountains with a small infant, they discover that everything they need to save the snow leopard, and themselves, is already there.
Director
Ben Ayers, Sonam Choekyi Lama, Andrew Lynch
Producer
Ian Davies, Torquil Jones, Tshiring Lhamu Lama, Joanna Natasegara
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Nepali
Runtime
1h 33m