A 2023 indie film, The Monk and the Gun delves into Bhutan’s political history with a lighthearted touch. Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji, it stars local actors and is filmed entirely in Bhutan, offering an authentic glimpse into the Himalayan kingdom. Set around 2008, the story unfolds during Bhutan’s transition from a monarchy to democracy—a rare top-down …
This is a one-woman show starring Jodie Comer, which was first written and performed by Australian playwright and actor Suzie Miller. The play debuted in the UK in 2022 and is currently running on Broadway. The show has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission. It explores the theme of sexual …
This is a UK TV period mini-series aired in 2017 with 8 episodes played by Jodie Comer as Elizabeth of York and Jacob Collins-Levy as Henry VII, based on Philippa Gregory’s novel of the same name. The show revolves around the life of Elizabeth of York, who marries Henry VII to unite the warring Houses …
The acclaimed novel by Yann Martel and its subsequent movie adaptation directed by Ang Lee is a story that has captivated and inspired audiences around the world. It is a story of survival and resilience, as it follows the journey of a young boy named Pi who is shipwrecked on a lifeboat in the Pacific …
This is a TV short film from the UK that debuted in 2021, based on the actual situation of local care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. It revealed the helplessness and frustration of care workers, who without receive enough help from the government and have to deal with everything on their own. Starring Jodie Comer …
Movie, Musical – US | 1996 A classic historical musical that turned into a movie depicting the life of the former First Lady of Argentina, Eva Perón, starring Madonna, based on the concept album produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in 1976. The story follows her depressing childhood in a small town, her …
TV Series – UK | 2013-2015 This series is based on a real story from the novel my Fat, Mad Teenage Diary by Rae Earl, an oversized young girl who was suffering from mental illness and was sent to a psychiatric hospital. After being discharged, she reunited with her best friend, Chole, and was introduced …