Phörpa
Directed by:
Khyentse NorbuScreenplay:
Khyentse NorbuCinematography:
Paul J. WarrenCast:
Orgyen Tobgyal, Neten Chokling, Jamyang Lodro, Lama Chonjor, Godu Lama, Tsewang Dandup, Thinley Nudi, Kunsang, Kunsang Nyima, Pema Tshundup, Dzigar Kongtrul (more)VOD (1)
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World Cup soccer fever sweeps into a remote Himalayan monastery and centuries-old traditions are threatened the young monks will do just about anything to watch the final match, posing a unique challenge to the venerable lamas in charge. (official distributor synopsis)
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Football: it's not just a game, it's an obsession. And this comedy illustrates it in an excellent way. To see Tibetan monks completely obsessed with a game that is so far removed from their closed world is great. A local Czech man used to frequently watching television cannot imagine what it would be like on the day of the World Cup finals not to have that magic box on the table and have to get it no matter what... A good, relaxing comedy that has a purpose and is above all a celebration of the phenomenon of fandom. The right choice for a group of friends who like Tibet and good comedies.
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