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In Vanishing Grasslands, Chhering Angdui, a 43-year-old herder and farmer from Langza village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district, shares the harsh realities of climate change affecting his community. Once covered in snow with ample grasslands, the Spiti region now faces diminishing snowfall and rainfall, resulting in less grass for livestock. Chhering and fellow herders must travel farther to find grazing land for their cattle, sheep, and goats. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of high-altitude valleys and clear night skies, this film highlights the growing threat to traditional livelihoods in Spiti. As grasslands disappear, Chhering worries about the future of the village's livestock, fearing their extinction. The film offers a poignant glimpse into the challenges faced by the Bhot community, whose connection to their land and animals is increasingly jeopardised by climate change.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    10 minutes
  • Language
    Hindi
  • Country
    India
  • Genre
    Forced to Adapt
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Naveen Macro, Sanskriti Talwar
  • Producer
    Pagdandi Films
  • Cinematographer
    Naveen Macro, Nimit Nigam
  • Editor
    Naveen Macro
  • Music
    “The Traveller” by Christopher Moe Ditlevsen, “Occurence” by Martin Gauffin