CMS VATAVARAN 2019 Nomination Series: Tara’s Footprint ​

This film demonstrates the tremendous vitality, range, and potential of Himalayan culture – across different forms and regions.

The director offers a fresh look at the immense cultural beauty and the way of life in the Himalayas, and so deepens one’s understanding and appreciation of this powerfully beautiful region.

Tara’s footprint" explores the unique atmosphere of Khechuperi, a sacred village immersed in the fascinating Himalayas.

The film delves deep into the lives of four brothers portraying the ancestral tradition and spirituality of the Bhutia people through the eyes of younger generations.

Post watching this film, one is understands the key cultural ideas, social practices and identity construction of the Bhutia people.

 Director: Georgina Barreiro

 Photograph Courtesy- Georgina Barreiro

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