Lunana, A Yak in the Classroom
Saturday 25th February 2:15 PM - Rheged
Director:Pawo Choyning Dorji
Cert:PG Year: 2019 Length:110mins
Country:Bhutan
Ugyen, wants to be a singer and move to Australia. However, his National Service requires him to be a teacher and in light of his indifference to the role, he is sent to the most remote school on earth, much against his will. Visually stunning and emotionally uplifting, Lunana, which is the first film from Bhutan to be nominated for an Oscar, may be the hit of the Festival.
Thanks to Peccadillo Pictures
Screening sponsored by KE Adventure Travel
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Critics
“Endearing and uplifting, a simple tale from the country that measures national productivity in a happiness index, this is both armchair traveller's trek through spectacular Bhutanese wilderness and a journey of self-discovery.”
“Sweet without being sentimental, poignant though never preachy. ”
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