Description
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (PG)
Director: Pawo Choyning Dorji
Starring: Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Kelden Lhamo Gurung
Family Drama | Bhutan | 2019
1 hr 50 mins | Subtitles
An aspiring singer living with his grandmother in the capital of Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to move to Australia. Unfortunately for Ugyen and his dreams he is assigned to a far-flung village where he’s been consigned to teach the local children, who desperately want to be educated. Lunana emerged as a surprise contender for Best International Feature Film which is itself an astounding underdog story that shines a welcome spotlight on both Bhutan and its philosophy of “gross national happiness”, an idea which informs the film’s narrative. Surrounded by the grandeur and glory of the Himalayas this sweet story conjures a true sense of serenity as Ugyen adapts to the pace of the village and comes to understand the notion of happiness.
Tuesday 24 Oct. 7.30 pm
Durlston Castle, Swanage, BH19 2JL
£8.50: £6.00 (Students and under 25s)
Bar open on the night
Event Details
Film start time: 7:30 PM
Doors open: 7 PM
Refreshments will be available on the night
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Date: 24 October 2023
Start time: 07:30 p.m. BST
End time: 09:35 p.m. BST
Venue: Durlston Castle, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
Directions: Durlston is to be found 1 mile south of the town of Swanage, in Dorset, on the south coast of England. It is 40 miles south-west of Southampton and 20 miles (by road) from Bournemouth. Grid reference: SZ 03 77 Postcode: BH19 2JL
Phone: 07443 468850
Email: info@purbeckfilm.com
