Angry Monk: Reflections on Tibet background

Angry Monk: Reflections on Tibet

A cinematic journey tracing the footsteps of rebellious Tibetan monk Gendun Choephel, exploring a lesser-known side of Tibet that defies common misconceptions.

Tibet, a land of enlightened monks, but one monk stood out - Gendun Choephel, who left the monastic life in 1934 to seek a new challenge. A free spirit, he was a rebel and critic of the establishment, kindling anger among the Tibetan authorities. The film portrays his life, revealing a face of old Tibet that defies popular clichés. It uses rare historical footage to show the country's past, but also its modernity, with scenes of discos and highways in Lhasa. The film offers a fascinating insight into Tibet's eventful past and the story of a man who searched for something to liberate traditional Tibet from its rigidity.

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Studio(s): go between films GmbH

Originally Released: United States, Sep 01, 2005

Production Country: Switzerland

Genres:Documentary