Jungle Nomads of the Himalayas (2022)
At the foothills of the Himalaya, along the border separating India and Nepal, Raji nomads still hunt for wild honey. They scale the trees of the great Terai forest, risking their lives to harvest the honey of the apis laboriosa - the largest migratory bee in the world. Both slave and master of the bees, Bahadur defies the towering trees and braves death for the survival of his people. After discovering written accounts of the Raji's way of life, photographer and filmmaker Eric Valli set out to discover what had become of these nomadic people.
Director: Eric Valli, Debra Kellner
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 2, 2022
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jungle Nomads of the Himalayas about?
- At the foothills of the Himalaya, along the border separating India and Nepal, Raji nomads still hunt for wild honey. They scale the trees of the great Terai forest, risking their lives to harvest the honey of the apis laboriosa - the largest migratory bee in the world. Both slave and master of the bees, Bahadur defies the towering trees and braves death for the survival of his people. After discovering written accounts of the Raji's way of life, photographer and filmmaker Eric Valli set out to discover what had become of these nomadic people.
- Who directed Jungle Nomads of the Himalayas?
- Jungle Nomads of the Himalayas was directed by Eric Valli, Debra Kellner.
- How long is Jungle Nomads of the Himalayas?
- Jungle Nomads of the Himalayas has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).