Shambhala
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1 May11:00BruggeCinema Lumière
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25 Apr20:00BruggeCinema Lumière
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26 Apr16:30TurnhoutUGC
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30 Apr13:30TurnhoutUGC
High in the Nepalese Himalayas, it is still common for a woman to marry several men. Pema marries not only Tashi but also his younger brother Dawa and their third brother, Karma, who is a monk. At first, their life is harmonious, but when Tashi fails to return from a trading trip, the village questions the legitimacy of Pema’s unborn child.
This visually magnificent slow-burner, filmed in the heights of the Himalayas, is both a spiritual odyssey and a journey of female willpower and self-determination. At the same time, the film offers a glimpse into Buddhist culture, the traditions and rituals of the people in a Himalayan village, where goats, sheep, horses, and yaks are part of daily life. Despite its length, the film maintains your interest throughout.
- direction
- Min Bahadur Bham
- cast
- Thinley Lhamo, Sonam Topden, Tenzing Dalha
- duration
- 150 min
- year
- 2024
- country
- Nepal
- language
- Tibetan, Nepali
- Subtitles
- English
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"Grounding this narrative is the captivating performance by Thinley Lhamo, who imbues Pema with a resilience and tenderness." − IONCINEMA