Trailer: Valley of the Heroes
The Valley of the Heroes by Khashem Gyal tells the story of an extraordinary effort to preserve Tibetan language in Hualong County in Amdo, Tibet. Over the past several decades, the Tibetans living there have experienced rapid cultural changes and marginalization. The film spends time with village residents and elders, as they reflect on the cultural and linguistic changes taking place in their community. It also documents a unique Tibetan language program attempting to revitalize the language heritage. As a rare insider account of the situation on the ground, The Valley of the Heroes is both a warning call and flicker of hope for the future of Tibet.
Filmmaker's Bio
"Khashem Gyal graduated from Qinghai Nationalities University with a major in Tibetan Literature. He is a key member of the Plateau Photographers and founder of the Amilolo Film Group, dedicated to educating young Tibetans about digital video production and encouraging a new generation of Tibetan filmmakers. Khashem Gyal has directed numerous short films about Tibetan life and culture. Valley of the Heroes is his first full-length documentary film."- Kham Film Project
The Valley of the Heroes by Khashem Gyal tells the story of an extraordinary effort to preserve Tibetan language in Hualong County in Amdo, Tibet. Over the past several decades, the Tibetans living there have experienced rapid cultural changes and marginalization. The film spends time with village residents and elders, as they reflect on the cultural and linguistic changes taking place in their community. It also documents a unique Tibetan language program attempting to revitalize the language heritage. As a rare insider account of the situation on the ground, The Valley of the Heroes is both a warning call and flicker of hope for the future of Tibet.
Filmmaker's Bio
"Khashem Gyal graduated from Qinghai Nationalities University with a major in Tibetan Literature. He is a key member of the Plateau Photographers and founder of the Amilolo Film Group, dedicated to educating young Tibetans about digital video production and encouraging a new generation of Tibetan filmmakers. Khashem Gyal has directed numerous short films about Tibetan life and culture. Valley of the Heroes is his first full-length documentary film."- Kham Film Project