Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet
“The film film tells the fascinating story of Tibetan monk Gendun Choephel whose robes ultimately proved to be too constricting for his imagination.”
Synopsis
Schaedler's film tells the fascinating story of Tibetan monk Gendun Choephel whose robes ultimately proved to be too constricting for his imagination and intellect. Born in 1903, Choephel left an indelible mark on Tibetan culture and became an icon for young Tibetans today. Because of his political views he was persecuted by the Tibetan government and died a broken man in 1951. The film follows in the footsteps of the rebel monk whose intellect challenged the ancient traditions of old Tibet. Journeying through Tibet and India, “Angry Monk” provides a vivid picture of Tibet that is in refreshing contrast to its often idealized and esoteric image.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Schaedler
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Schaedler
- Original Title
- Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tibetan
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Schaedler
Luc Schaedler
Kathrin Plüss, Martin Witz
Luc Schaedler, Urs Augstburger
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Luc Schaedler
Director
Luc Schaedler
Producer
Luc Schaedler
Screenplay
Kathrin Plüss
Editor
Urs Augstburger
Producer
Martin Witz
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A Swiss film production company, engaged in making documentaries for cinematic and TV release. The company’s topics have an historical, social and political background with a strong focus on cross-cultural dialogue. It aims to produce both artistically and intellectually challenging films.
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What is Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet about?
Schaedler's film tells the fascinating story of Tibetan monk Gendun Choephel whose robes ultimately proved to be too constricting for his imagination and intellect. Born in 1903, Choephel left an indelible mark on Tibetan culture and became an icon for young Tibetans today. Because of his political views he was persecuted by the Tibetan government and died a broken man in 1951. The film follows in the footsteps of the rebel monk whose intellect challenged the ancient traditions of old Tibet. Journeying through Tibet and India, “Angry Monk” provides a vivid picture of Tibet that is in refreshing contrast to its often idealized and esoteric image.
Who directed Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet?
Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet was directed by Luc Schaedler.
Who stars in Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet?
The principal cast of Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet includes Golok Jigme, Alak Yongtsin, Tashi Tsering, Jamyang Norbu, Yudrung Gya.
When was Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet released and how long is it?
Angry Monk - Reflections on Tibet was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.