The Monk and the Gun

Pawo Choyning Dorji
2023
1h 47m
Bhutan, Taiwan, France, USA, Hong Kong

What happens in a country holding elections for the first time in its history? Elderly llamas, gun-toting monks and Himalayan villages become entangled in unpredictable mischief during Bhutan's transition from monarchy to democracy in 2006, in this madcap political satire.

Synopsis

An American travels into Bhutan in search of a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.

Details

Director

Pawo Choyning Dorji

Cast

Tandin Wangchuk, Tandin Phubz, Kelsang Choejay, Tandin Sonam

Genre

Comedy

Also known as

Τι Θέλει ο Λάμα με το Τουφέκι;

Language

Dzongkha, English

Age rating

12+

Official Selection

Telluride Film Festival

2023

Official Selection

Toronto Film Festival

2023

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31 Oct 2024