You are cordially invited to a DIFF advance screening of THE MONK AND THE GUN, A Film by Pawo Choyning Dorji.

Tickets are complimentary but reservations are required, as seating is limited.

Join us on Tuesday, February 6, 7:00pm, at Violet Crown Cinema Dallas, 3699 McKinney Avenue in West Village.

SYNOPSIS

THE MONK AND THE GUN captures the wonder and disruption as Bhutan becomes one of the world’s youngest democracies. Known throughout the world for its extraordinary beauty and its emphasis on Gross National Happiness, the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was the last nation to connect to the internet and television. And if that weren’t enough change, the King announced shortly afterwards that he would cede his power to the people via their vote and a new form of government: Democracy.

An elderly lama (Kelsang Choejey), recognizing that extraordinary change is about to sweep through his country, is troubled by the possible outcomes. He instructs his young disciple Tashi (Tandin Wangchuk) to set forth into the kingdom and bring him two guns before the full moon to “set it right.” The young monk is perplexed by his guru’s request, and his familiarity with guns is based solely on images from the only film available on television: James Bond. His quest brings him into contact with a scheming American gun collector Ron (Harry Einhorn), leading to a most unexpected outcome.

Run Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes

In Theaters: February 9, 2024

Distributor: Roadside Attractions

Starring: Tandin Wangchuk, Deki Lhamo, Pema Zangmo Sherpa, Tandin Sonam, Harry Einhorn, Choeying Jatsho, Tandin Phubz, Yuphel Lhendup Selden, Kelsang Choejay

Directed by: Pawo Choyning Dorji

Written by: Pawo Choyning Dorji

Producers: Jean-Christophe Simon, Hsu Feng, Stephanie Lai, Pawo Choyning Dorji

DIFF Advance Screening of THE MONK AND THE GUN