The Monk and the Gun 

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 …

Life of Pi

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 …

Evita

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 …