SNOW LEOPARD SISTERS tells the inspiring story of an unlikely yet powerful friendship between two Indigenous women in one of the most isolated corners of the Himalayas. The film follows local snow leopard conservationist Tshiring Lhamu Lama as she mentors 17-year-old Tenzin Bhuti Gurung. Together, they journey through the treacherous yet breathtaking landscape of the Himalayas in search of the last remaining endangered snow leopards. Through intimate verité footage and stunning cinematography, the film highlights the power of women’s voices in conservation, shaping a better future for themselves and the elusive snow leopards.
"A winning mixture of awe-inspiring natural beauty and insight into a generation of women advancing the cause of change.” - Screen Daily
"A stunning nature doc that captures incredible vistas and up-close-and-personal looks at the violence snow leopards are capable of, as well as an intimate portrayal of two opposites coming together to achieve a mission that seems beyond themselves” - IndieWire
Sponsored by Citizens State Bank and Western Colorado Friends of the Himalayas
Hosted by Bruce Ward, Advisor, Aldo Leopold Foundation
