Sunshine Coast FrenchFilmFestival
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The Monk And The Gun (Bhutan-France-U.S.) Opening Film Noosa "Brilliant." 5 stars
Sun, 13 Oct
|Noosa Heads
A brilliant, funny and poignant film that subtly pillories western 'values'. A lama sends a monk to buy a gun to 'set things right' as change occurs in the country. A US gun collector tries to get it back when it's given to the monk for good karma. Gorgeous to look at and outstanding.
Time & Location
13 Oct 2024, 2:30 pm – 4:20 pm
Noosa Heads, 29 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
About the Event
film trailer The Monk And The GunHERE
Directed and written by Written byPawo Choyning DorjiPawo Choyning Dorji
Stars: Tandin Wangchuk, Deki Lhamo Pema Zangmo Sherpa Tandin Sonam Harry Einhor
M. 107 min.
captures the wonder and disruption of Bhutan as it becomes one of the world’s youngest democracies. Known throughout the world for its extraordinary beauty and its emphasis on Gross National Happiness, the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was the last nation to connect to the internet and television. And if that weren’t enough change, the King announced shortly afterwards that he would cede his power to the people via their vote and a new form of government: Democracy.The Monk And The Gun
An elderly lama (Kelsang Choejey), recognizing that extraordinary change is about to sweep through his country, is troubled by the possible outcomes. He instructs his young disciple Tashi (Tandin Wangchuk) to set forth into the kingdom…