The Container
“Set in 1980s Bhutan, The Container illustrates a mother’s devotion to her child and her quest for a container for medicine.”
Synopsis
This may be one of Bhutan’s first known short films, which screened internationally. It was nominated as Best Short Film in the Brussels International Independent Film Festival in 2011. Set in Bhutan in 1980 and inspired by true events, this is a story of a mother’s devotion to her child, as she travels a great distance from her poor, remote community to get some medicine from a small hospital for her very ill baby. In a cruel twist of fate she learns that even though the government provides the medicine free, she must supply a container to hold the precious liquid. She doesn’t have a bottle and can’t afford to buy one. The search for a container begins….
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamyang Dorji
- Original Title
- The Container
- Country of Origin
- Bhutan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamyang Dorji
Department Leadership Roster
Jamyang Dorji
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Container.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Container
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What is The Container about?
This may be one of Bhutan’s first known short films, which screened internationally. It was nominated as Best Short Film in the Brussels International Independent Film Festival in 2011. Set in Bhutan in 1980 and inspired by true events, this is a story of a mother’s devotion to her child, as she travels a great distance from her poor, remote community to get some medicine from a small hospital for her very ill baby. In a cruel twist of fate she learns that even though the government provides the medicine free, she must supply a container to hold the precious liquid. She doesn’t have a bottle and can’t afford to buy one. The search for a container begins….
Who directed The Container?
The Container was directed by Jamyang Dorji.
Who stars in The Container?
The principal cast of The Container includes Not specified.
When was The Container released and how long is it?
The Container was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 15m.