A profile (of sorts) of Tibetan teacher and filmmaker Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, director of The Cup and Travellers & Magicians — "Funny, brave, illuminating, adventurous." Chronicle Herald — "Thoughtful, surprising... more »ly fast-moving... a memorably quirky look..." Variety
Best Feature Documentary Houston International Film Festival
Best Foreign Film Rhode Island International Film Festival
From the World Cup in Germany to the remote Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, three students are on a quest they hope will lead to wisdom. The catch is ... the teacher. Soccer obsessed, charismatic filmmaker, and citizen of the world, Khyentse Norbu may be one of the world s most eminent Tibetan Buddhist teachers, but it's a job description he slyly seems to reject at every turn.
Featuring appearances by Bernardo Bertolucci and Steven Seagal
Filmed in the UK, Bhutan, Canada, the US, and Germany.
Music by Sting, Tara Slone & Joy Drop, Steve Tibbets, U.Man.Tek, Kunga 19, and others
Vancouver International Film Festival
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
International Buddhist Film Festival
Woodstock Film Festival
Amsterdam Film Festival
Hawaii International Film Festival
Filmstock International Film Festival
Vladivostock International Film Festival
Bonus Features
Interview with Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Norbu Rinpoche