Tashi and the monk 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Alongside lobsangs work, the film tells the story of tashi drolma, jhamtses newest arrival who recently lost her mother and was abandoned by her alcoholic father. The film won more than 30 awards at international festivals around the world. May 14, 2014 tashi was the most recent arrival, a wild and troubled 5 year old whose mother had died after a long illness, leaving her with an alcoholic father who had little interest in his child. It is all due to the empathy, the compassion, the steadfastness and the focus of lobsang. On a remote mountaintop a brave social experiment is taking place. A buddhist monk who spent years as a spiritual teacher in america returns to the himalayan foothills of his infancy. What if all troubled children were raised like this.
Tashi was the most recent arrival, a wild and troubled 5 year old whose mother had died after a long illness, leaving her with an alcoholic father who had little interest in his child. Eventually, tashi felt enough love and trust to allow her life to be changed. Aug 11, 2015 in this clip which didnt make it into the film tashi shows just how difficult it can be to share your stuff with other people. Tashi and the monk trailer from tashi and the monk 2014.
So what is the story behind the film, and whats happening with jhamtse gatsal now. May 31, 2014 no quotes approved yet for tashi and the monk. This is the story of a chaotic community with no higher purpose than giving its young members the joys of childhood. This film profiles lobsang phuntsok, the former buddhist monk who founded the home, and his relationship with its newest arrival. The former monk who is a father figure to 85 children.
With lobsang phuntsok, tashi drolma, tenzin drolma, jhamtse gatsal. The film stars shawn ku as the monk tashi, and christy chung as pema. Despite or because of her challenging temperament, she is thrillingly alive. The former monk who is a father figure to 85 children npr. In this clip which didnt make it into the film tashi shows just how difficult it can be to share your stuff with other people. A buddhist monk who spent years as a spiritual teacher in america returns to the. But the beating heart of tashi and the monk and the reason why it will linger with viewers long after its conclusion is the rare opportunity to see a child find her hope again. The economics of happiness 2011 is free to watch in may. Buddhist monk lobsang phuntsok was trained under his holiness the dalai lama to share tibetan buddhism with the west. It shows how kindness and empathy can transform lives, spotlighting one. Little monk in tawang a travel documentary film hd duration. For those who havent seen it, tashi and the monk is a film about a fiveyearold girl who lost her mother, was abandoned by her alcoholic father and brought to a community in the foothills of the himalayas called jhamtse gatsal. By the time tashi enters the community, she has suffered the death of her mother and abandonment by her alcoholic father.
Tashi shawn ku began his training as a buddhist monk at the age of. There, he has set up jhamtse gatsal, a home for abandoned children. In 2006 he felt called to leave his life as a spiritual teacher in the united states and returned to the region of his birth with a dream of rescuing unwanted children. Join fandango vip for free it only takes a few seconds to join already a fandango vip.
The inspiring documentary tashi and the monk tells the story of lobsang, whose. The inspiring documentary tashi and the monk tells the story of lobsang, whose own dark. Samsara is a 2001 independent indian italian french german film which tells the story of a buddhist monk s quest to find enlightenment. Tashi and the monk top documentary films watch free. A wild and troubled fiveyearold, tashi drolma is a big personality in a small body. Tashi and the monk follows that mission as it relates to one of the newest arrivals. Tashi, a little girl with a traumatic past, is its newest inmate. Tashi and the monk airs on hbo monday 17th august at 8pm et 7 c and will then be available on hbo go and hbo now.
Supported by hbo, worldview and catapult film fund. The inspiring documentary tashi and the monk tells the story of lobsang, whose own dark childhood led him to create this safe haven, and his newest arrival, feisty fiveyearold tashi, who was neglected and abandoned by her parents. Feb 25, 2016 tashi and the monk is the story of a chaotic community with no higher purpose than giving its young members the joys of childhood. May 29, 2016 winner of multiple international awards, the inspiring documentary tashi and the monk tells the story of lobsang, whose own dark childhood led him to create this safe haven, and his newest arrival, feisty fiveyearold tashi, who was neglected and abandoned by her parents. The result is a muchneeded reminder of the transformative power of love and acceptance. Winner outstanding short documentary emmy 2016 and 25 film festival awards. Buddhist monk lobsang was trained under the guidance of his holiness the dalai lama but 8 years ago he left behind a life as a spiritual teacher in the united states to create a unique community in the foothills of the himalayas which rescues orphaned and neglected children. But the rest of the time you have to study and listen to your elders.
From the splendid photography of its aweinspiring natural setting to its appealing musical score, the technical aspects of the film are uniformly impressive. Tashi and the monk watch documentary online for free. Directed by andrew hinton and johnny burke, tashi and the monk is emmywinning and has also won 23 festival prizes including the best short and pare lorentz awards from the international documentary association ida. Winner outstanding short documentary emmy 2016 and 25 film festival. Jul 02, 2017 from the splendid photography of its aweinspiring natural setting to its appealing musical score, the technical aspects of the film are uniformly impressive.
Committed to raising children with love and compassion, former. Tashi and the monk 2014 stream and watch online moviefone. Former buddhist monk lobsang phuntsok was trained under the guidance of his holiness the dalai lama. Tashi and the monk is the story of a chaotic community with no higher purpose than giving. Committed to raising children with love and compassion, former buddhist monk lobsang phuntsok attempts to heal his own childhood abandonment by adopting 85 unwanted children and growing them as a family at jhamtse ghatsal, a remote childrens community.
On a journey to transform his suffering into light a man creates a remarkable childrens community based on principles of love and compassion, but struggles with the unexpectedly dark forces unleashed in the process. Tashi and the monk trailer 2015 trailer for the documentary tashi and the monk, which premiered on hbo. The new documentary tashi and the monk is a sweet surprise. Dec 31, 2014 tashi and the monk has yet to be released in the us for viewing online or at the theater. Be assured though, by film s end she does become disciplined and happier. Lobsang holding tashi dromla, focused on her face looking down. Tashi and the monk dharamshala international film festival. Jul 24, 2015 tashi and the monk hbo documentary films hbodocs. Tashi and the monk was one of the most popular films from the 20142015 tour. Watch tashi and the monk online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Tashi, a little girl with a traumatic past, is its newest pupil, and his toughest challenge yet. Aug 16, 2015 tashi, a little girl with a traumatic past, is its newest inmate. A film by andrew hinton johnny burke danielle lurie gabriella putnoki chris hall paul jones.
This is a beautiful and inspiring documentary that champions the highest in humanity. Former buddhist monk lobsang trained under the guidance of the dalai lama but 8 years ago left life as a spiritual teacher in the united states to create a unique community in the himalayas which. May 23, 2014 directed by johnny burke, andrew hinton. Tashi and the monk has yet to be released in the us for viewing online or at the theater. Tashi and the monk, a documentary directed by andrew hinton and johnny burke about former monk who started a. Winner of the emmy for outstanding short documentary, 2016. A man creates a remarkable community for abandoned children, with no higher purpose than giving its young members the joys of childhood. Be assured though, by films end she does become disciplined and happier. Tashi and the monk, on the power of transformation the. In 2006, he left a life as a spiritual teacher in the united states to return to the himalayan foothills near bhutan, where he creates a unique community rescuing orphaned and neglected children. Aug 16, 2015 phuntsoks community is the subject of a new documentary called tashi and the monk, directed by andrew hinton and johnny burke, airing on hbo on aug. Committed to raising children with love and compassion, former buddhist monk. Mountain culture banff mtn film comp 2014 tashi and the monk duration.
The fortytwo minute film does offer the joys of the happy children to juxtapose the naughty tashi. Tashi and the monk by andrew hinton and johnny burke documentary showing at diff 2015. Lobsang phuntsok is a buddhist monk that received the honor of being trained under the guidance of his holiness the dalai lama. After spending 10 years editing documentaries such as the boys from baghdad high 2007,winner of the amnesty international best documentary award, and the yes men fix the world 2009, winner of the berlin audience award for best documentary, he began to broaden his skill set by producing and. Tashi and the monk follows that mission as it relates to one of the newest arrivals to his commune a reluctant fiveyear old girl whos endured unimaginable neglect and tragedy during her brief life. Read the full story of how hilton found lobsang and his school. If you dont have hbo or hbo go, check out the website for more info on other ways to see the film. After undergoing 36 months of continuous meditation, buddhist monk tashi shawn ku arrives at a prominent monastery and promptly has a troubling revelation he wants to experience sex. Aug 19, 2015 directed by andrew hinton and johnny burke, tashi and the monk is emmywinning and has also won 23 festival prizes including the best short and pare lorentz awards from the international documentary association ida. A buddhist monk who spent years as a spiritual teacher in america returns to.
Many westerners may have heard of these profound ideals, but in this film we. Phuntsoks community is the subject of a new documentary called tashi and the monk, directed by andrew hinton and johnny burke, airing on hbo on aug. Johnny burke is a london based producer, director, and film editor. The monastery was sacked when the gorkha kingdom invaded tibet and captured shigatse in 1791 before a combined tibetan and. Tashi and the monk 2014 movies, tv, celebs, and more. With thanks to lobsang phuntsok tashi drolma raju kumar tenzin drolma a jhamtse. On a remote mountaintop in the himalayas sits jhamtse gatsal, a home for orphaned and neglected children. Tashi, a little girl with a traumatic past, is its newest pupil. This short documentary just inspires you to want to emulate tashi and to give. A man creates a childrens community based on principles of love and compassion. It really needs seen to feel the power of this cause and the serenity of its master. Tashi and the monk is the story of a chaotic community with no higher purpose than giving its young members the joys of childhood. It was directed by pan nalin and written by pan and tim baker.
A visit to a home for orphans and abandoned children in northeastern india that was founded by a former buddhist monk, whos reminded of his own troubled childhood by an unruly new arrival. The monk decided to ask one of the older boys to be a big brother to tashi and help her understand the difference between right and wrong. Tashi and the monk lobsang phuntsok johnny burke andrew hinton 2014 a man creates a childrens community based on principles of love and compassion, and struggles with the dark forces unleashed in the process. Lobsang looking at tashi drolma, tashi drolma looking up at him. By the time tashi enters the community, she has suffered the death of. Tashi, a little girl with a traumatic past, is its newest pupil, and his toughest.
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