VULTURES OF TIBET

 

Dive into the enigmatic world of "Vultures of Tibet," a poignant documentary that explores the collision of sacred tradition and commercial spectacle in the heart of Tibet. Witness a sacred ritual, the Sky Burial, where the Tibetan dead are offered to griffon vultures, a poignant circle of life that now draws the gaze of tourists, raising profound questions about the nature of observation and the price of cultural exposure. This short film, featured on National Geographic's Short Film Showcase, captures the tension between age-old traditions and the modern world's appetite for the exotic, revealing the complex tapestry of life where spirituality meets politics.

Directed by Russell O. Bush

 
 

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