THE MONK AND THE GUN
- 107 min
- Bhutan, France, United States
- New Directors
- 12 years
- 3 Screenings
In 2006, Bhutan is in the process of introducing democracy, and a trial election is announced. The population is still deeply loyal to the late king and not everyone is enthusiastic about this significant shift. In the aftermath, a monk is sent on a mission by his mentor. His mysterious task involves finding two weapons, without being told why. Meanwhile, an American weapons collector is looking for a valuable rifle that ends up in the hands of the monk.
Read moreDirector Pawo Choyning Dorji is from Bhutan but has studied in the USA. Influenced by two very different cultures, he casts a curious eye on his homeland from both the inside and the outside.
The result is a heartwarming film with quirky characters and stunning views of the Himalayas. The Monk and the Gun is a sharp satirical fable about cultural clashes and profound upheavals.
Screenings
| Tuesday 05. march 14.15 | 14.15 | Prinsen 5 |
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| Wednesday 06. march 21.00 | 21.00 | Prinsen 6 |
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| Saturday 09. march 12.00 | 12.00 | Prinsen 5 |
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Information
| Original title | THE MONK AND THE GUN | |
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| Director | Pawo CHOYNING DORJI | |
| Year | 2023 | |
| Length | 107 min | |
| Country | Bhutan, France, United States | |
| Language | english, dzongkha | |
| Subtitles | english | |
| Cast | Tandin Wangchuk, Deki Lhamo, Harry Einhorn |
