The Kesar Saga

The Kesar Saga (2009)

Documentary

The Kesar Saga is an ancient Tibetan epic narrated in the entire Tibetan belt extending to Mongolia, Central Asia and China. In its Ladakhi version, Kesar Saga, has come down through the centuries orally, with story-teller reciting the epic during the long cold winter nights. The story revolves around the exploits of a superhuman hero, ‘Kesar’ and his efforts to establish peace and order in the world. The film rediscovers many story-tellers and reproduces the melodious renderings.

Director: Iffat Fatima

Casts

	Appu Jopan as Native Storyteller
	Siddiq Wahid as Scholar
	Kunchok Sarpon as Native Storyteller
	Iffat Fatima as Narrator
	Badri Raina as Story Narrator

Crew