Reported 7 months ago
Bhutanese director and Taiwanese son-in-law Pawo Choyning Dorji's new film 'The Monk and the Gun' humorously presents Bhutan's challenges in modernization, achieving a spot in the Oscar's Best International Film top 15. With international funding, the budget and production scale were significantly increased, highlighting the country's democratic progress. Despite suggestions for bigger budgets and Hollywood stars, Dorji chooses small-scale production and amateur actors, emphasizing creativity over monetary resources. The film delves into Bhutan's unique culture and the impacts of democratic transition, blending humor and satire in its storytelling.
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