Official Trailer for Outstanding ‘The Monk and The Gun’ from Bhutan

“Why would a monk take our gun?” Roadside Attr. has unveiled the US trailer for the exceptional new film The Monk and The Gun made in the remote mountainous country of Bhutan by Bhutanese filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji (who was already nominated for an Oscar for his last film Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom). This premiered at the 2023 Telluride & Toronto Film Festivals and is also Bhutan’s submission to the Oscars this year, of course. I had a chance to see the film and LOVED it. An elderly lama, recognizing that extraordinary change is about to sweep through his country as they are introducing democratic voting, is troubled by the possible outcomes. He instructs his young disciple Tashi to set forth into the kingdom and bring him two guns before the full moon to “set it right.” His quest brings him into contact with a scheming American gun collector Ron, leading to a most unexpected ending. Starring Tandin Wangchuk, Kelsang Choejey, Harry Einhorn, Pema Zangmo Sherpa, and Deki Lhamo. I raved about this in my review, calling it a “brilliant satirical commentary” that’s also a “pleasant and uplifting experience.” A must watch. // Continue Reading ›