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Seven years in the making, When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun reveals the recent, tragic history of Tibet from inside this most remote and unique nation. The film reveals new facts, internal conflicts, and contradictions in a thorough and riveting treatment of this focus of worldwide passion and concern. The movie rewards its viewers with spectacular visuals and strong emotions. The combination of stunningly filmed footage from India, China and Tibet, along with a prologue narrated by Dennis Haysbert and an original soundtrack by Philip Glass, Thom Yorke and Damien Rice make this film not only the definitive treatment of the Tibetan crisis, but a film with overwhelming emotional impact. The film features Richard Gere, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the 14th Dalai Lama, prominent Chinese contemporary artists and all the leading figures of the exiled Tibetan freedom movement
GENRE: Documentary / DIRECTOR: Dirk Simon / 2 X 56 minutes or 1 X 113 minutes / HD / English and Tibetan with English Subtitles |
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The Dalai Lama as you've never seen him before -- at home. 24 hours spent by a film crew inside the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, from the beginning of his day which starts at 3 am till sunset when the Buddhist leader goes to bed. The footage, by itself, is exclusive. But here, inside the residence, the documentary filmmaker Vitali Manski also got a chance to enjoy a totally informal conversation about the essence of the Universe and the role an individual has to play in religion in general and Buddhism in particular in the frameworks of contemporary society. GENRE: documentary / DIRECTOR: Vitali Manski / 72 minutes / Russian with English subtitles |
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AFM 2011 MARKET PREMIERE of Exclusive Extras, including footage of the enthronement ceremony of Dilgo Khyentse's Rinpoche's recognized reincarnation and the most complete presentation of his lineage available. With the destruction of the Tibet's monasteries and libraries, the ancient culture's highest knowledge resided in one man, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche as he was the only person who was able to memorize the ancient secret teachings and formulas before escaping. Thus he became teacher to the Dalai Lama and to the King of Bhutan. A writer, poet and meditation master, Khyentse Rinpoche was an inspiration to all who encountered him. Using animation, rare still and archival footage and filmed throughout Tibet, India, the USA, Bhutan, and Nepal, the film chronicles the life of this revered master, from the escape from Tibet to the discovery of his incarnation. The latter part of the story is an amazing proof to the fact that the most evolved masters of Tibet are able to control their reincarnation. This moving biography is told in part through interviews with the Dalai Lama, Matthieu Ricard, Rabjam Rinpoche, and others. GENRE: documentary / DIRECTOR: Neten Chokling / 57 minutes (without extras) / HD / English version and French versions available / NARRATED BY Richard Gere and Lou Reed |
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A sensational dance film, specially created for two world famous dancers, Mihkail Baryshnikov and Anna Laguna by a truly international team of outstanding artists. It is choreographed by Mats Ek who is considered to be the No 1 not only in Sweden but possibly world-wide and it is directed by a Grammy, MTV and Cannes Grand Prix award winning Swedish film director Jonas Åkerlund GENRE: dance / DIRECTOR: Jonas Åkerlund / 29 minutes / no dialogue / WITH Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ana Laguna
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| Ideally suited for Western viewers interested in knowing more about Milarepa's significance for Buddhism as a whole, these teachings also show how we can incorporate Milarepa's determination, honesty, clarity and compassion into our lives. Some of the best known Buddhist luminaries give commentaries and insights about the life of one of the best known historical Buddhist figures, Milarepa, Tibet's greatest yogi and spiritual warrior. Includes interviews with some of the most famous Buddhist luminaries, such as His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Dorje and Sogyal Rinpoche, author of the best-selling book called "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying", Ani Pema Chodron, the author of such highly acclaimed and successful books as "The Wisdom of No Escape" and "Start Where You Are". GENRE: documentary / PRODUCER: Neten Chokling / 175 minutes / English |
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In the tradition of What the Bleep Do We Know?, and The Secret. The Lost Secret of Immortality takes the Western audience on a journey of the senses through the spiritual traditions of Eastern enlightenment. Presented with stunning and mind-bending visuals, the film delves into a vision of what is possible if we unlock the mysteries of the Universe. In this film, we see the vast and infinite knowledge passed on through the centuries by some of the world’s foremost New Age philosophers and teachers. Everything from meditation and the martial arts to tantric sex are uncovered and broken down into easy-to-understand teachings and practices. By experiencing The Lost Secret of Immortality, one will embark on a life-transforming revelation that will unlock the hidden and untapped power that exists within all of us. GENRE: Documentary / DIRECTOR: Barclay powers / 78 minutes / English |
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This is the first film that truly captures the magic of the traditional Filipino martial arts (FMA). It brings together the history and a variety of styles, grandmasters, and philosophies. The FMA are complete fighting systems, not mixed martial arts sports, so learning them will help in actual combat and self defense. Because of this, the training may seem brutal, but during practice both fighters understand that safety and control are very important. FMA includes techniques for different distances, multiple attackers, and advanced weapons fighting, so are extremely useful to police and the military, which is why The Armed Forces of the Philippines are trained in them. However, both men and women as well as boys and girls can gain a lot from seeing this movie and from getting involved in FMA: it’s great for building physical and spiritual discipline, open-mindedness and adaptability. Everyone involved in making Martial Arts: Secrets of the Asian Masters is passionate about FMA traditions and techniques. Nothing like this film has been done before and as many grandmasters get older, the importance of recording their unique styles becomes more urgent. GENRE: Documentary / DIRECTORS: Barclay Powers and Myrlino P. Hufana / 84 minutes / English |