Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being
Synopsis
Today, over 10% of the global population suffers from mental health problems. This documentary reveals three decades of collaboration between Western scientists and Buddhist scholars. The meeting of their minds and scientific research reveals how mental training techniques can help us develop well-being, become more compassionate and ultimately improve the impact we have on our planet, and how humanity is much more deeply connected that we would ever think.
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UPPER STORY - Documentary (ITA 2020) OFFICIAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-26
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Production Budget
$357
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandra Pedrotti Catoni
- Original Title
- Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $357
- Production Studios
- Makarampa Films
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Alessandra Pedrotti Catoni
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Alessandra Pedrotti Catoni
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What is Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being about?
Today, over 10% of the global population suffers from mental health problems. This documentary reveals three decades of collaboration between Western scientists and Buddhist scholars. The meeting of their minds and scientific research reveals how mental training techniques can help us develop well-being, become more compassionate and ultimately improve the impact we have on our planet, and how humanity is much more deeply connected that we would ever think.
Who directed Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being?
Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being was directed by Alessandra Pedrotti Catoni.
Who stars in Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being?
The principal cast of Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being includes Susan Bauer-Wu, Richard Davidson, Matthieu Ricard, Tania Singer, Tenzin Gyatso.
When was Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being released and how long is it?
Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.