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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Directed by
Pawo Choyning Dorji
Produced by Pawo Choyning Dorji, Jia Honglin, Stephanie Lai, and Shaokun Xiang
Written by Pawo Choyning Dorji
Produced by Pawo Choyning Dorji, Jia Honglin, Stephanie Lai, and Shaokun Xiang
Written by Pawo Choyning Dorji
With:
Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Kelden Lhamo Gurung, Pem Zam, Sangay Lham, and Chimi Dem
Cinematography:
Jigme Tenzing
Editing: Hsiao-Yun Ku
Editing: Hsiao-Yun Ku
Runtime:
109 min
Release Date: 03 April 2020
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
Color: Color
Release Date: 03 April 2020
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
Color: Color
Twitter Capsule:
Bhutan's official entry for the 2021 Oscars is a simple, heartwarming tale of a reluctant schoolteacher in his final year of training who gets assigned to work in the country's most remote village. A blend of Local Hero and Himalaya, it's not especially complex as a narrative but it beautifully captures many of the visual and cultural specificities of the nation; and the cast will win over even the most cynical viewer.