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The Velvet queen /

In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, multi-award-winning nature photographer Vincent Munier guides writer Sylvain Tesson on his quest to document the infamously elusive snow leopard. Munier introduces Tesson to the subtle art of waiting from a blind spot, tracking animals, and finding the patience...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Amiguet, Marie (Screenwriter), Munier, Vincent (Screenwriter, Photographer), Tesson, Sylvain, 1972- (film commentator.)
Format: Video
Language:French
Language Notes:French dialog with English subtitles; closed captioned.
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : Oscilloscope Laboratories, 2021.
Subjects:
Snow leopard > China > Tibet Autonomous Region.
Tibet Autonomous Region (China) > Description and travel.
Rare animals > Asia.
Tracking and trailing > China > Tibet Autonomous Region.
Wildlife photography.
Once (Mammifère) > Chine > Région autonome du Tibet.
Région autonome du Tibet (Chine) > Descriptions et voyages.
Animaux rares > Asie.
Pistage > Chine > Région autonome du Tibet.
Photographie de la nature.
Wildlife photography
Travel
Rare animals
Snow leopard
Asia
China > Tibet Autonomous Region
Tracking and trailing
Wildlife films
Feature films
Environmental films
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Environmental films.
Nonfiction films.
Wildlife films.
Feature films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Kanopy)
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Summary:In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, multi-award-winning nature photographer Vincent Munier guides writer Sylvain Tesson on his quest to document the infamously elusive snow leopard. Munier introduces Tesson to the subtle art of waiting from a blind spot, tracking animals, and finding the patience to catch sight of the beasts. Through their journey in the Tibetan peaks, inhabited by invisible presences, the two men ponder humankind's place amongst the magnificent creatures and glorious landscapes they encounter along the way.
Item Description:Title from title screen.
Physical Description:1 online streaming video file (92 min.) : sound, color
Production Credits:Written by Marie Amiguet et Vincent Munier with commentary by Sylvain Tesson; picture and sound Vincent Munier, Marie Amiguet, L'eo-Pol Jacquot.