While the World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery in India. The atmosphere of serene contemplation is soon disrupted by soccer fever, as the two students desperately seek a TV to watch the final.
Acting
Actual monks playing monks — zero Hollywood phoniness
Direction
A real lama directs with spiritual patience
Cinematography
Himalayan light that makes your soul exhale
Director
Khyentse Norbu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Khyentse Norbu is a high-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism — this is literally cinema by a holy man.
The 1998 World Cup final featured France vs Brazil — Zidane's head goals, Ronaldo's mysterious breakdown, pure drama.
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