Travellers and Magicians2004
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Travellers and Magicians, Khyentse Norbu's beautiful film shot entirely in the Himalayan mountains, tells the story of a man in search of his dreams. An officer working in a small Buddhist village dreams of going to America, where he can make "more money in half a day, than in a month, in this village". In his travels to this "dreamworld", a Monk, who is also traveling with him, tells a story of a similliar man, who also was in search of his dreamworld. Weaving two stories into one, the film attains a fairy-tale like quality, both men are in search of what they believe to be their dreamworlds, only to learn that they already have all they need to reach their "dreamworld", without having to travel across the world to find it. The cinemaphotography is beautiful, and plays a big role in this film. A beautiful tale for the whole family, with a touch of Buddism, makes this film an all out winner, and worthy of all to see. Dont miss it.
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- Neten Chokling - Bus Driver
- Tshewang Dendup - Dondup
- Lhakpa Dorji - Tashi
- Lt. Col. Dasho Kado - Village Head
- Sonam Kinga - The Monk
- Sonam Lhamo - Sonam
- Dasho Adab Sangye - Sonam's Father
- Deki Yangzom - Deki
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Travellers and Magicians, Khyentse Norbu's beautiful film shot entirely in the Himalayan mountains, tells the story of a man in search of his dreams. An officer working in a small Buddhist village dreams of going to America, where he can make "more money in half a day, than in a month, in this village". In his travels to this "dreamworld", a Monk, who is also traveling with him, tells a story of a similliar man, who also was in search of his dreamworld. Weaving two stories into one, the film attains a fairy-tale like quality, both men are in search of what they believe to be their dreamworlds, only to learn that they already have all they need to reach their "dreamworld", without having to travel across the world to find it. The cinemaphotography is beautiful, and plays a big role in this film. A beautiful tale for the whole family, with a touch of Buddism, makes this film an all out winner, and worthy of all to see. Dont miss it.
To me the two stories didn't 'weave together" very well. Some strong elements in onedidn't have a counterpart in the other. I wonder if it could have been more successful as a short story. The Himalayan mountains and the incredible filming of the weather make the film worth seeing for themselves.
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Wonderful film. I loved the seamless incorporation of thematic elements and fluid progression of the storyline. Not to mention the scenery in Bhutan is awe-inspiring! Everything is seen from villages to the deep forests. These varied regions make the film characteristic of great adventure/journey cinema. Recommended to anyone looking to vicariously experience travel and a change of scenery.. better through film than staying in dreamland ;)
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