High in the Himalayas, Tibetan herdsmen live alongside the elusive snow leopard, even as the predator kills several of their yaks each year. Instead of anger, their Buddhist beliefs shape a deep sense of respect for all living beings and the cycle of rebirth. Sacred stones, prayer wheels and ancient rituals reveal a worldview in which humans and wildlife share the same spiritual continuum.
During the expedition, a long-dreamed-of moment finally happens when a mother snow leopard steps into the soft mountain light with her tiny cub. The encounter feels almost unreal, a rare glimpse into the future of a species slowly recovering. As the journey ends, the images captured carry a quiet message of hope from the “ghosts of the mountains” and the people who protect them.
Documentary: On The Trail Of The Snow Leopard
Director: Stéphane Jacques
Production: ARTE France & ZED (2019)
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