TIFF Review: 'The Monk and the Gun' is a Brilliant Story from Bhutan

"Embrace the simplicity of Bhutan and discover the richness within." Another film about the mystical ways of Bhutan – this is the one of the best hidden gems of the 2023 fall film festival season. The Monk and the Gun is the second feature film written and directed by the extraordinarily talented Bhutanese filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji. His first film, called Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, was nominated for an Oscar in 2022 but it didn't win. It's a good film, but not one of my favorites. His new film, however, is an instant favorite. I loved this, really, really loved this film. It's a fascinating philosophical look at life in Bhutan, told with confidence and filmed absolutely perfectly. And at the same time it's also brilliant satirical commentary on America's stubborn ways, as opposed to the more sensible Bhutan society based in Buddhism. Of course there's something about Himalayan culture that I'm personally quite drawn to already, so I knew this might be my jam, but it's also a sensational film that will connect with many viewers no matter where they're from. // Continue Reading ›

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