Ep 69 - Pawo Choyning Dorji LUNANA A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM Q&A 2021 Wisconsin Film Festival

Published: May 13, 2021, 1:58 p.m.

b'Terry Kerr and Ben Reiser talk to Pawo Choyning Dorji about LUNANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM.\\n\\nUgyen, a young teacher in the capitol of Bhutan, dreams of moving to Australia and launching his career as a singer. In order to earn money for the move, he reluctantly agrees to teach at the world\\u2019s most remote school in the Himalayas. The villagers treat him with respect, gratitude and love. Filmed at an actual Himalayan school at 5,000 meters altitude, the production used solar-powered batteries to shoot the film. Stunning scenery, traditional songs and customs, and a sweet-natured yak are among the many pleasures of this calm and beautiful film. Audience Award for Best narrative Feature at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. (TK)'