The Monk and the Gun
The latest charmer from Oscar-nominated Pawo Choyning Dorji is set in the weeks before Bhutan’s first democratic election in 2006. It’s a moment of upheaval in this highly religious state, a former monarchy, and trouble brews when an elderly monk purchases two guns...
Dorji’s (Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom) Telluride-selected, delightfully droll and slyly satirical film takes place in rural Bhutan during the lead-up to his country’s first-ever election. A trial run with fictional parties is planned to introduce voters to the concept of democracy. But when a dedicated young monk is asked by his elderly lama to bring him two guns before voting begins, it seems trouble is in store. A cavalcade of characters and misadventures ensue, in a tale as suspenseful as it is winning.From the director of TFF favourite and Oscar nominee, Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, this delightfully droll and slyly satirical film takes place in rural Bhutan during the lead-up to the country’s first-ever election.
- Classification
- PG
- Country
- Bhutan, France, USA, Taiwan
- Language
- In Dzongkha and English with English subtitles
- Premiere Status
- NSW Premiere
- Director
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Producer
- Stephanie Lai, Jean-Christophe Simon, Hsu Feng, Pawo Choying Dorji
- Company Credits
- Australian Distributor: Rialto Distribution
