Synopsis
The exceptional itinerary of Kenrap, a charismatic little monk. Welcome to another planet. A breathtaking landscape, a valley at an altitude of 4000 meters, on the peaks of the Himalayan mountains. Welcome to the Phuktal monastery of Zanskar where monks live a medieval existence on a cliff cut off from the rest of the world. For three months, the director, marianne chaud, shares the daily life of this Buddhist community and the school children living there. She follows them during their philosophy lessons, their chores, games and prayers. Among them, Kenrap, aged eight, the hero of the film, is the reincarnation of a 68 year-old monk. Discover his exceptional itinerary.
Information
Team:
Director: Marianne Chaud
Editing: Françoise Berger Garnault
Original Music: Olivier Bernet
2009 / Durée: 65 minutes / Couleur – Dolby Digital
Duration: 65 minutes
PRODUCTION: ZED / ARTE France with the collaboration of TV5 Monde
Director: Marianne Chaud
Awards
- International Film Festival of Washington DC (United State)
- Official Selection
- Etonnants Voyageurs Festival (France)
- Official Selection
- Académie des César (France)
- César Nomination of Best Documentary
- Film Festival of Lessina (Italy)
- Silver Lessinia - 2nd Best Film
- Mountain Film Festival of Trento (Italy)
- Grand Prize
- Val d’Isère Film Festival (France)
- CMC Hope Award
- Les Diablarets Film Festival (Switzerland)
- Diable d'Or - World Cultures Category - President Prize
- International Film Festival of Vancouver (Canada)
- Official Selection
- Film Festival of Autrans (France)
- Public Prize / Geographic National Prize
- International Mountain Film Festival Torello (Espagne)
- Official Selection
- Georges de Caunes Film Festival
- Jarre d'Or
- International Buddhist Film Festival (UK)
- Official Selection
- International Women's Film Festival Dortmund (Germany)
- Audience Award
- Visions du Réel Festival of Nyon (France)
- Official Selection
- FIPATEL (France)
- Official Selection
- Etonnants Voyageurs Festival
- Official Selection
- Dok Leipzig Festival (Germany)
- Official Selection