The Monk and the Gun
BHUTAN, FRANCE, USA, TAIWAN - 2023 - 107 MINUTES
A FILM BY PAWO CHOYNING DORJI
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The Monk And The Gun captures the wonder and disruption as Bhutan becomes one of the world’s youngest democracies. Known throughout the world for its extraordinary beauty and its emphasis on Gross National Happiness, the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was the last nation to connect to the internet and television. And if that weren’t enough change, the King announced shortly afterwards that he would cede his power to the people via their vote and a new form of government: Democracy.
“I’ll give it ten out of five stars” - What She Said
“comic and biting, both entertaining and provocative” - City News
“A Refreshing Political Satire from Bhutan” - Original CIN
“the film is delightful. And quite a satire about the modern age and democracy” - National Observer
“this may be one of the funniest films I’ve seen in a long while” - In the Seats