The Glories of the Minya Konga

“The Glories of the Minya Konga” (2018)

Director: Dong Lei

Country: China

Run time: 22 minutes

Language: Mandarin (English subtitles)

Located at the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, between the Dadu River and Yalong River, in the midsection of the Hengduan Mountains, Mount Gongga – or Minya Konka – is the highest peak in Sichuan province, rising to 7,556 meters above sea level. It is one of the 34 biodiversity spots in the world. This astonishing film takes us into a year cycle of the wonders of nature, from snow peaks, melting glaciers and deciduous forest to the legendary snow leopard and the small creatures that live alongside humans. This film is a harmonious blend of nature storytelling and science-based research.

FRIday. April 12. 10:00 Am (AUDITORIUM) & Saturday, April 13. 5:00-7:00 pm (BALLROOM A)