"The Cinema of Khyentse Rinpoche"
A film Appreciation Workshop.
September 5-7.
An immersive three day Film Appreciation Workshop where we explore the cinematic art of Film Maker and Buddhist Lama - Khyentse Norbu Rinpoch.
If the idea of immersing yourself in cinema and connecting with fellow cinephiles over discussions and learning activities - in a beautiful Buddhist Retreat Centre in the Himalayas - appeals to you, we invite you to join our workshop. No prior experience with films or film making is necessary.
The Dharma :
The films of Khyentse Rinpoche offer a unique perspective on how the art of filmmaking can convey deep spiritual truths, complex themes and the essence of human experience.
In this workshop, we will journey through his cinematic works, examining the intricate ways in which Buddhist themes are woven into storytelling. By exploring these films, we hope to deepen our understanding of both Dharma and the transformative power of cinema, inviting participants to reflect on how art can illuminate the path to transformation and offer insights into the human condition.
The Art of Cinema :
The Workshop offers an immersive learning experience into the art of watching and analyzing films. Through guided discussions and analysis, participants learn to critically engage with films, examining aspects like plot, character development, themes, narrative structure, and visual style. Whether you’re a casual film aficionado or a passionate filmmaker, this workshop offers tools to better appreciate the films you watch, fostering a deeper understanding of the art and craft of Cinema.
Program Cost :
The program is offered on a Donation basis.
Food and Accommodation at actuals.
Accommodation :
The options for type of accommodation and their prices are mentioned at the bottom of the questionnaire. Food costs 150/- a meal.
For any queries regarding accommodation, please email info@buddhapada.in.
DAILY SCHEDULE
9am – 12pm: SESSION#1 (With a fifteen minutes break in between)
12 pm – 1pm: Lunch Break
1 pm – 3:30 pm: FILM SCREENING#1
3:30pm – 4 pm: Tea Break
4pm – 6 pm: SESSION #2
6 pm -7 pm: Dinner
7 pm – 9 pm: FILM SCREENING#2
9 pm -10 pm: DISCUSSIONS
*Attending all screenings, sessions and discussions is mandatory.
Please Note:
SCHEDULE OF THE FILM SCREENINGS :
FRIDAY
1 pm – 3 pm: THE CUP (1999)
7 pm – 9 pm: TRAVELERS AND MAGICIANS (2003)
SATURDAY
1 pm – 3 pm: LOOKING FOR A LADY WITH FANGS & MOUSTACHE (2019)
7 pm – 9 pm: VARA: A BLESSING (2013)
SUNDAY
1 pm –3 pm: HEMA HEMA (2017)
8 pm – 10pm: PIG AT THE CROSSING (2024)
About the Film Maker and the Films.
Khyentse Norbu Rinpoche is a Bhutanese Lama, filmmaker, and writer. He has directed six major films so far. He is also the author of several published books such as What Makes You Not a Buddhist, Not For Happiness: A Guide to the So-Called Preliminary Practices, The Guru Drinks Bourbon?, Living is Dying, and several non-fiction works on Tibetan Buddhism.
Rinpoche wrote and directed his first award-winning film The Cup (1999) which won 6 international film awards, and was nominated for three more. The New York Times, in its review for the film, called him "a born filmmaker;"
His second film, Travellers and Magicians (2003), has the distinction of being the first feature film to be produced in Bhutan.
His next film Vara: A Blessing (2013) opened South Korea's famed Busan International Film Festival. It was the first time that the South Korean festival has not opened with either a local Korean or a Chinese film.
Hema Hema: Sing Me A Song While I Wait (2016) premiered at the Locarno Festival in 2016, and received an honorable mention from the Platform Prize jury at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
Looking for a Lady With Fangs and a Moustache (2019), tells the story of a skeptical entrepreneur seeking spiritual advice from an eccentric Buddhist monk who predicts the man's imminent death, unless he can locate an elusive lady with fangs.
His latest film, Pig at the Crossing (2024), follows Dolom, a 29-year-old YouTube creator and new teacher in Bhutan.
About the Facilitator :
Gopala Krishna is a film maker based in the Western Himalayas, and is the founder of Himalayan Film School and Founder, Festival Director of Mussoorie International Film Festival, currently in the third edition this year. He studied his Masters in Communications from MICA, Ahmedabad, and has several years of work experience as an Assistant Director in the film industries of Bombay and Hyderabad.
To register for the workshop, please fill in the following form.
www.tinyurl.com/rinpochecinema
Contact :
himalayanfilmschool@gmail.com
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