Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion
“In the West, we think of magic as the art of creating illusions. For Tibetans, destroying illusions is the highest form of magic.”
Synopsis
The documentary focuses on the annual Mani Rimdu festival of Tibet and Nepal, an event which encapsulates the Himalayan Buddhist experience.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Kohn
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Kohn
- Original Title
- Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Kohn
Richard Kohn
Jörg Jeshel
Noun Serra
Franz-Christoph Giercke
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Kohn
Director
Richard Kohn
Writer
Jörg Jeshel
Director of Photography
Noun Serra
Editor
Franz-Christoph Giercke
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion
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What is Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion about?
The documentary focuses on the annual Mani Rimdu festival of Tibet and Nepal, an event which encapsulates the Himalayan Buddhist experience.
Who directed Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion?
Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion was directed by Richard Kohn.
Who stars in Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion?
The principal cast of Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion includes Trulshig Rinpoche, Richard Gere, Peter Hudson.
When was Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion released and how long is it?
Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 56m.