MOVIE

Angry Monk

4
(16)
Rating
NRT
Duration
1h 37m
Year
2006

About

Gendun Choephel, a legendary figure in Tibet, turned from the monastic life he was born to (as the reincarnation of a Buddhist lama), to become a fierce critic of his country's religious conservatism and isolationism.

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Reviews

"A gritty, insightful film about the tragic life of a radical Tibetan artist and intellectual... A compelling story, beautifully told."
Jamyang Norbu, Novelist and Independence Activist
"Absorbing... a very useful perspective on recent Tibetan history."
The Vancouver Sun
"An exceptional documentary of a fascinating character... highly recommended for most libraries."
Educational Media Reviews Online

Extended Details

  • SubtitlesEnglish
  • Closed CaptionsNo

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