The monk
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Synopsis
When Danish filmmakers Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen try to find balance in their stressful lives, they seek guidance from a renowned Danish HIV researcher turned monk deep in the mountains of Sri Lanka. But their filming process goes differently than expected. When they hear that the renowned Danish doctor and HIV scientist Jan Erik Hansen has burned all boats to live as a Buddhist monk on a mountain in Sri Lanka, the two Danish documentary makers Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen decide to make a film about him. to make. Jan Erik Hansen, as monk Bhante, has become an important voice in the Buddhist community. He has a YouTube channel with many followers, and people from all over the world ask him their life questions. The film project ends unexpectedly when the monk and the filmmakers appear to have different ideas about the film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen
- Original Score
- Jonas Colstrup
- Original Title
- Munken
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sri Lanka
- Release Date
- 21/09/2023
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Moving Documentary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Jonas Colstrup
Rasmus Stensgaard Madsen
Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Department Leadership Roster
Mira Jargil
Writer
Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Writer
Mira Jargil
Director
Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Director
Christian Sønderby Jepsen
Producer
Rasmus Stensgaard Madsen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The monk
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What is The monk about?
When Danish filmmakers Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen try to find balance in their stressful lives, they seek guidance from a renowned Danish HIV researcher turned monk deep in the mountains of Sri Lanka. But their filming process goes differently than expected. When they hear that the renowned Danish doctor and HIV scientist Jan Erik Hansen has burned all boats to live as a Buddhist monk on a mountain in Sri Lanka, the two Danish documentary makers Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen decide to make a film about him. to make. Jan Erik Hansen, as monk Bhante, has become an important voice in the Buddhist community. He has a YouTube channel with many followers, and people from all over the world ask him their life questions. The film project ends unexpectedly when the monk and the filmmakers appear to have different ideas about the film.
Who directed The monk?
The monk was directed by Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen.
Who stars in The monk?
The principal cast of The monk includes Mira Jargil, Christian Sønderby Jepsen, Jan Erik Hansen.
When was The monk released and how long is it?
The monk was released in 2023 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The monk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The monk was composed by Jonas Colstrup.