From the writer and director of Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom comes a gentle yet timely satire of the dream of democracy. As Bhutan prepares to transition to a new, democratic political system, a monk tries to fulfil a vow to his mentor to find a gun …
As fortune and farce dictate, the monk’s mission coincides with the arrival of an American smuggler intent on clinching a deal for an antique rifle, not to mention civic rehearsals for what will be Bhutan’s first ever democratic elections. With 2024 being the year of elections – with over 100 countries across the globe scheduled to vote – Pawo Choyning Dorji's look at the Bhutanese cultural shift to democracy in 2007 brings a sweet message of the importance of community and peace.
A gentle, joyful movie offering shrewd and surprising reflections from a culture far-removed from our own, The Monk and the Gun takes aim at American gun culture and western value in general. It will keep you guessing, and bring you a smile.
Mon 16 – Sun 22 Dec
Gates open 6pm | Film starts 8pm
Duration 107mins
2-for-1 Tuesdays Get two tickets for $22
Festival Club membership prices available.