Sumeru (film)

Sumeru is a 2016 Nepali-language film directed by Tshering Rhitar Sherpa. The film explores themes of environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and the impact of climate change on the remote and mountainous regions of Nepal. It centers around the journey of a young monk who must travel to Kathmandu to seek medical treatment for his ailing mentor, a senior lama. The film depicts the challenges faced by communities living in the Himalayas, highlighting the delicate balance between traditional ways of life and the pressures of modernization and ecological degradation. Sumeru received critical acclaim for its stunning cinematography and its sensitive portrayal of Tibetan Buddhist culture and the fragile environment it inhabits. The film was screened at various international film festivals and won several awards.