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Tsampa

October 14, 2011 0h 7m

Originally released in 2011. Tsampa is a documentary film. directed by Bari Pearlman. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A young nun quietly prepares tsampa in a traditional yak tent, treating viewers to a brief lesson in how to make eating a mindful act. Tsampa—sometimes called the Tibetan national food—is a mixture of roasted barley flour, yak butter, and tea, and is often the only food available to the subsistence farmers and yak herders of rural Tibet.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 14, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 0h 7m 7 minutes total
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Language BO Original language
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Country China + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
BO

Production Companies

  • BTG Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tsampa about?

A young nun quietly prepares tsampa in a traditional yak tent, treating viewers to a brief lesson in how to make eating a mindful act. Tsampa—sometimes called the Tibetan national food—is a mi...

Who directed Tsampa?

Tsampa was directed by Bari Pearlman.

How long is Tsampa?

Tsampa has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).

When was Tsampa released?

Tsampa was released on October 14, 2011 in theaters.