In the mist-shrouded mountains of Nepal’s Hongu River valley, the Kulung practice an ancient form of animism structured around the God Rongkemi. A wiry and unassuming man named Mauli Dhan Rai is believed to have been chosen by the gods for the perilous rite of honey harvesting.
Language: Nepali
Subtitles: Italian, English
Director
Ben Knight
He was born and raised in North Carolina, but for almost twenty years he has lived in Telluride, Colorado. A self-taught director and photographer, he founded Felt Soul Media together with Travis Rummel.
Awards
Genziana d’Oro Miglior Film di Esplorazione o Avventura - Premio “Città di Bolzano”
Ed. 2018
Transporting us on an adventure into a little known world, The Last Honey Hunter isn’t only a literal exploration of a unique practise and way of life, but an exploration for the filmmakers into a world surely outside their comfort zone. Using techniques from climbing and adventure films, innovative shots throw us into the midst of the action. Vertigo inducing spectacular sequences allow the audience to share the experience first hand - leaving us in awe of the protagonists and crew alike.
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