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Catalogue Number:  RTV071
Producer:  RESEARCHTV INC.
Producers:  Brown, Michael
Directors:  Brown, Michael
Producing Agencies:  Marginal Voices
Subject:  Canadian World Studies, Documentary, Global Studies, History, Science, Social Issues, Social Sciences, World History
Language:  English
Grade Level:  Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Ireland
Copyright Year:  2018
Running Time:  65:56


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This observational anthrozoological ethnographic film documents the lives of Nepal's working mules. The film finds a closeness with the mules; their sale in India, their journey to Nepal and their work in the huge brick factories of the Kathmandu valley and portering goods into the high Himalayas. Stunning cinematography and a crafted soundscape paint a moving portrait of Nepal's brick mules and the people who make their living with them. Honest, but non-judgemental, the film gives a unique insight into hardship of life for people and equines alike. Yet underlying questions about humanity and our relationship with animals underpin the film.

Winner of Best Feature Documentary Nature Without Borders International Film Festival (America) 2020.

Winner Silver Award North American Film Awards 2018.




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