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The Monk and the Gun 2023
A 2023 drama film, The Monk and the Gun was directed, written and co-produced by Pawo Choyning Dorji. Starring Tandin Wangchuk, Deki Lhamo, Pema Zangmo Sherpa, Tandin Sonam, Harry Einhorn, Choeying Jatsho, Tandin Phubz, Yuphel Lhendup Selden and Kelsang Choejay, it represents an international collaboration among Bhutan, Taiwan, France, the United States, and Hong Kong.
The Monk and the Gun made its debut at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on 1 September 2023. It was submitted by Bhutan as its contender for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, appearing among the 15 December shortlist finalists. The film opened in North America theatrically on 2 February 2024, with a scheduled release in France on 26 June 2024.
Cast
- Harry EinhornRon Coleman
- Tandin WangchukTashi
- Deki LhamoTshomo
- Pema Zangmo SherpaTshering Yangden
- Tandin SonamBenji
- Choeying JatshoChoephel
- Tandin PhubzPhurba
Crew
- Director
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Writer
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Producer
- Pawo Choyning Dorji, Feng Hsu, Stephanie Lai, Jean-Christophe Simon, Janee Pennington
- Cinematography
- Jigme Tenzing
- Editing
- Hsiao Yun-Ku
- Music
- Frederic Alvarez
Details
- Production
- Closer Media, Dangphu Dingphu: A 3 Pigs Production, Films Boutique, Journey to the East Films, N8, Tomson Films
- Distributor
- Edko Films (Hong Kong), Films Boutique (worldwide), Impact Films (Indian subcontinent), Pyramide Distribution (France), Roadside Attractions, Swallow Wings Films (Taiwan)
- Box office
- $1.5 million
