Contrasting an intimate, deeply felt familal story against the expansive might of its Nepalese backdrop, The Wall of Shadows follows the incredible pilgrimage of a Sherpa family. Facilitating a Western trek up the unscaled East wall, the family must prevail through the profound taboo of the journey (as, to the local people, the Khumbakarna mountain holds a holy, spiritual significance), in order to better their son’s future…
This gripping, utterly transportive documentary from celebrated Polish director Eliza Kubarska was a favourite across international film festivals, lauded for its insightful eye into the life of the Sherpa people, and for its stunning scope in capturing their groundbreaking expedition…