Zed
Human Stories 52' 90'

Becoming Woman in Zanskar

"Becoming Woman in Zanskar" recounts the moving story of a friendship shattered by destiny when two best friends have to part and to leave their families forever... Tenzin will be married to a man she hasn't chosen while Palkit will become a nun. Two adolescents in the Himalayas : one kidnapped by her future husband, the other head shaved as she enters the covent forever.

Direction: Jean Michel Corillion

Production: ZED for France Télévisions

With the support of Creative Europe - Media Programme of the European Union

Languages: French, Brazilian Portuguese, Español, German, English

awards & festivals

  • Cervino Cinemountain Film Festival

    Special Jury Award

  • Lessinia Film Festival (Italy)

    Best Film ("Cultural Landscape" Category)

  • Kendal Mountain Film Festival (UK)

    Official Selection

  • Toulon International Film Festival (France)

    Gold Anchor

  • Columbus Film Festival (United State)

    Best of Festival's President Award

  • Banff Mountain Film Festival (Canada)

    Special Jury Award

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