Rituals of Resistance
Synopsis
A Tibetan-American filmmaker explores modes of resistance to Chinese occupation by speaking with activists across generations. A former Tibetan monk broke his vows and became a guerilla leader. The filmmaker's own mother followed the Dalai Lama's Middle Path and raised her family in America. A young Tibetan man attempted to self-immolate in 2006. How does the filmmaker understand his place in the struggle?
Top Cast
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Asian American International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tenzin Phuntsog, Joy Dietrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Tenzin Phuntsog, Joy Dietrich
- Original Score
- Alex Zhang Hungtai
- Original Title
- Rituals of Resistance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tibetan
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Cineric Creative, Jed Films, Plateaux
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tenzin Phuntsog, Joy Dietrich
Tenzin Phuntsog, Joy Dietrich
Alex Zhang Hungtai
Tenzin Phuntsog
Tenzin Phuntsog, Joy Dietrich
Eric Nyari, Tenzin Phuntsog, Joy Dietrich
Department Leadership Roster
Tenzin Phuntsog
Director
Joy Dietrich
Director
Tenzin Phuntsog
Editor
Alex Zhang Hungtai
Original Music Composer
Tenzin Phuntsog
Writer
Tenzin Phuntsog
Director of Photography
Joy Dietrich
Writer
Tenzin Phuntsog
Producer
Joy Dietrich
Editor
Joy Dietrich
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rituals of Resistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rituals of Resistance
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What is Rituals of Resistance about?
A Tibetan-American filmmaker explores modes of resistance to Chinese occupation by speaking with activists across generations. A former Tibetan monk broke his vows and became a guerilla leader. The filmmaker's own mother followed the Dalai Lama's Middle Path and raised her family in America. A young Tibetan man attempted to self-immolate in 2006. How does the filmmaker understand his place in the struggle?
Who directed Rituals of Resistance?
Rituals of Resistance was directed by Tenzin Phuntsog, Joy Dietrich.
Who stars in Rituals of Resistance?
The principal cast of Rituals of Resistance includes Tseyki Dolma, Tenzin Phuntsog, Lhakpa Tsering, Lobsang Tendar Tsering.
When was Rituals of Resistance released and how long is it?
Rituals of Resistance was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Rituals of Resistance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rituals of Resistance was composed by Alex Zhang Hungtai.