Films on Tibet, Ladakh, Bhutan ....

Samsara · Nov 21st, 2004, 10:01

I just saw Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion yesterday at the cinema - I recommend this documentary to anyone who wants to understand what's been happening in Tibet since the Chinese invasion - also it explores Tibetan culture.

vistet · Apr 26th, 2005, 07:35

Phayul.com has posted a review , interesting not only for content - mentions some other films mentioned in this thread - but also for perspective , being written by a Tibetan in the West.

lonelyaztec · Apr 26th, 2005, 20:10

One of my favourite movies abt Tibet and shot in Tibet is "7 yrs in Tibet". It is a nice one.

Also 'Kundun'.

vistet · Apr 26th, 2005, 23:58

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Originally Posted by lonelyaztec

One of my favourite movies abt Tibet and shot in Tibet is "7 yrs in Tibet". It is a nice one.

Also 'Kundun'.

The scenes from Tibet are second-unit stuff *, to my understanding. The Tibetan vistas with actors were shot in the Andes , with a mixed set of Tibetan and Hmong as supporting actors and American yaks flown into Argentine on a chartered 747 . The original plan to shoot in Ladakh was scrapped after pressure on the Indian Gov`t.
But yes , the illusion is complete - a good proof of not only the Tibetan cultural specialists but also the feedback and critisism from the Tibetan actors. Orville Schell writes extensively from the set in "Virtual Tibet".

Kundun was shot in Morocco.

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* Shot by Valle , director of Caravan and two stunning documentaries , mentioned earlier here.

vistet · Aug 30th, 2005, 17:34

"Angr Monk" , the film on the Tibetan dissident Gedun Chopel, is now finished. Screens in Switzerland from September !st. The new website is at

http://www.angrymonkthefilm.ch/en/about/

No word on any screening in India yet - I´ll try to to find out and post.

vistet · Jan 19th, 2006, 07:03

Angry Monk will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival, which starts today.
An interview with the director, Luc Schaedler, can be found here

PeakXV · Jan 19th, 2006, 07:25

A film by Lesley Ann Patten on Kyentse Norbu.

Funny and informative.

Catchy Soundtrack.

http://www.wordsofmyperfectteacher.co m/

Oliver Schulz · Jan 24th, 2006, 04:37

i agree with what volga_volga posted one and a half years ago. i think, thuogh, that the question of support for the tibetan freedom fight is connected with the kind of films that are produced on tibet: there is a rather romantic way to see and show life in tibet - which does not have to do so much with reality as it is and as it was. the only movie of all the ones mentioned i liked, was the saltman for its realistic approach.

vistet · Jan 24th, 2006, 23:33

Phayul has posted a review of "Angry Monk" - a film that should be interesting for anyone who is tired of the Western mytological view of Tibet.

Oliver Schulz · Jan 25th, 2006, 02:17

that is a movie to watch for me, vistet. the sentence "Choephel became convinced that Tibet was in a womb of ignorance" written in phayul tells its own tale. the history o tibet is far more complex than its reflection in western media.

vistet · Jan 25th, 2006, 12:23

In India you can find a short biography on gedun choepel, by Irmgard Mengele, and a translation of his modern pilgrims handbook to India (with railway maps, a shared interest with steven ber

) , both published by Library of Tibetan Works & Archives.

Donald s Lopez has also just published a book on him : if it´s anywhere near his previous Prisoners of Shangri La ,it will be... really good.

Oliver Schulz · Jan 26th, 2006, 03:58

vistet, do you know when this movie will be shown in europe?

jivan · Feb 22nd, 2006, 04:01

Have seen both 'Windhorses' as well as 'Saltmen of Tibet' & enjoyed them thoroughly.'Samsara' seems to be quite a controversial movie, tried to get my hands on that one but wasn't able to see. Hopefully will get a copy the next time I visit Delhi/Dharamshala

vistet · Mar 20th, 2006, 05:58

Just finished seeing Giant Buddhas a 90 minute long documentary that vividly shows the importance the Bamiyan Buddhas had for the Afghanis, as well as placing them in a historical context.
Music by Philip Glass & Arvo Pärt.See it if you get the chance.

clawhammer · Mar 21st, 2006, 02:13

Recently saw a docu on Himalaya by Michael Palin-part 4 featured Tibet.
Lasha-its transformation into a modern city,its history,the Potala Palace....
Life of Tibetan nomads,fairs,Tibet's largest saltwater lake.And obviously the rugged terrain of "the Roof of the World"
An hour long docu-information+Palin's humour=enjoyable experience

Apr 26th, 2005, 07:35	#17
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,676	"We`re No Monks" - review Phayul.com has posted a review , interesting not only for content - mentions some other films mentioned in this thread - but also for perspective , being written by a Tibetan in the West.

Apr 26th, 2005, 20:10	#18
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,407	One of my favourite movies abt Tibet and shot in Tibet is "7 yrs in Tibet". It is a nice one. Also 'Kundun'. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Jan 19th, 2006, 07:03	#21
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,676	"Angry Monk" at the Sundance Festival Angry Monk will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival, which starts today. An interview with the director, Luc Schaedler, can be found here

Jan 19th, 2006, 07:25	#22
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,724	Another good one! A film by Lesley Ann Patten on Kyentse Norbu. Funny and informative. Catchy Soundtrack. http://www.wordsofmyperfectteacher.co m/ __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jan 24th, 2006, 23:33	#24
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,676	Tibetan review of "Angry Monk" Phayul has posted a review of "Angry Monk" - a film that should be interesting for anyone who is tired of the Western mytological view of Tibet.

Nov 21st, 2004, 10:01	#16
Samsara Sentient Being Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 509	I just saw Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion yesterday at the cinema - I recommend this documentary to anyone who wants to understand what's been happening in Tibet since the Chinese invasion - also it explores Tibetan culture.

Aug 30th, 2005, 17:34	#20
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,676	"Angr Monk" , the film on the Tibetan dissident Gedun Chopel, is now finished. Screens in Switzerland from September !st. The new website is at http://www.angrymonkthefilm.ch/en/about/ No word on any screening in India yet - I´ll try to to find out and post.

Jan 24th, 2006, 04:37	#23
Oliver Schulz Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 47	i agree with what volga_volga posted one and a half years ago. i think, thuogh, that the question of support for the tibetan freedom fight is connected with the kind of films that are produced on tibet: there is a rather romantic way to see and show life in tibet - which does not have to do so much with reality as it is and as it was. the only movie of all the ones mentioned i liked, was the saltman for its realistic approach.

Jan 25th, 2006, 02:17	#25
Oliver Schulz Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 47	yes! that is a movie to watch for me, vistet. the sentence "Choephel became convinced that Tibet was in a womb of ignorance" written in phayul tells its own tale. the history o tibet is far more complex than its reflection in western media.

Jan 25th, 2006, 12:23	#26
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,676	more on gedun choepel.. In India you can find a short biography on gedun choepel, by Irmgard Mengele, and a translation of his modern pilgrims handbook to India (with railway maps, a shared interest with steven ber ) , both published by Library of Tibetan Works & Archives. Donald s Lopez has also just published a book on him : if it´s anywhere near his previous Prisoners of Shangri La ,it will be... really good.

Jan 26th, 2006, 03:58	#27
Oliver Schulz Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 47	vistet, do you know when this movie will be shown in europe?

Feb 22nd, 2006, 04:01	#28
jivan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 822	Have seen both 'Windhorses' as well as 'Saltmen of Tibet' & enjoyed them thoroughly.'Samsara' seems to be quite a controversial movie, tried to get my hands on that one but wasn't able to see. Hopefully will get a copy the next time I visit Delhi/Dharamshala

Mar 20th, 2006, 05:58	#29
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,676	Just finished seeing Giant Buddhas a 90 minute long documentary that vividly shows the importance the Bamiyan Buddhas had for the Afghanis, as well as placing them in a historical context. Music by Philip Glass & Arvo Pärt.See it if you get the chance.

Mar 21st, 2006, 02:13	#30
clawhammer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kharagpur Posts: 137	Recently saw a docu on Himalaya by Michael Palin-part 4 featured Tibet. Lasha-its transformation into a modern city,its history,the Potala Palace.... Life of Tibetan nomads,fairs,Tibet's largest saltwater lake.And obviously the rugged terrain of "the Roof of the World" An hour long docu-information+Palin's humour=enjoyable experience

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