Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
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Directed by | Pawo Choyning Dorji |
Screenplay by | Pawo Choyning Dorji |
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Cinematography | Jigme Tenzing |
Edited by | Hsiao-Yun Ku |
Production company | Dangphu Dingphu:a 3 pigs Production |
Distributed by | Films Boutique |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
Country | Bhutan |
Language | Dzongkha |
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is a 2019 Bhutanese drama film directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji. The film had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival.[1] It was selected as the Bhutanese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards,[2] but it was later disqualified.[3] However, it was resubmitted as Bhutan's entry for the following year,[4] being shortlisted in December 2021,[5] and being one of the five nominees in February 2022.[6]
The film won the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film and the Best of the Fest at the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival.[7] At the 26th Film Festival della Lessinia in Italy, the film was awarded the Lessinia d'Oro Award for Best Film of the festival, the Giuria Microcosmo del carcere di Verona Award and a Special Mention in the Log to Green Award.[8] At the Festival international du film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France, the film won the Prix du Public, and Sherab Dorji was awarded the Best Actor award for his role of Ugyen Dorji.[9]
Plot[]
Ugyen, a schoolteacher in his final year of training, has been sent to the remote town of Lunana in northern Bhutan. He must brave the high altitude, a lack of amenities and a brutal winter.[2]
Cast[]
- Sherab Dorji as Ugyen Dorji
- Ugyen Norbu Lhendup as Michen
- Kelden Lhamo Gurung as Saldon
- Kunzang Wangdi as Asha Jinpa
- Tshering Dorji as Singye
- Sonam Tashi as Tandin
- Pem Zam as Pem Zam
- Tsheri Zom as Ugyen's grandmother
See also[]
- List of submissions to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of submissions to the 94th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Bhutanese submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References[]
- ^ "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom". Eastern Kicks. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa (15 September 2020). "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom Is Bhutan's Second-Ever Oscar Entry (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "Oscars Reveal Record-Breaking Lists of Contenders in Documentary, International Categories". The Wrap. 28 January 2021. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
Bhutan submitted a film but didn't establish an Academy-approved selection committee
- ^ "Oscars International Race 2021: Complete List of Entries". The Wrap. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (21 December 2021). "Oscars Shortlists Include Beyoncé, 'Spider-Man' and Two Jonny Greenwood Scores as France's 'Titane' Is Snubbed". Variety. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "Oscars: Full List of Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom wins Audience Choice Award". The Wrap. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom wins in Lessinia". Log to Green. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Festival international du film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz : un palmarès bourré de talents". Telerama. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
External links[]
- 2019 films
- Dzongkha-language films
- 2019 drama films
- Bhutanese films
- Bhutanese drama films
- Films about educators
- Films about guitars and guitarists
- Films about immigration
- Films about music and musicians
- Films about singers
- Films set in schools
- Films set in the Himalayas
- Films set in Bhutan
- Films set in Sydney
- Films shot in Bhutan
- Films shot in Sydney