Fourth Free Spirit Film Festival - 2008
Dates
18 to 25 November
Venue
Community Centre
Bhagsu Road, Mcleod Ganj, India
Two films screened every night from 6 p.m.
Ticket: Rs. 100.00 per evening; available at gate.
Limited seating!
Introduction
18 to 25 November 2008, Mcleod Ganj, India
Welcome to the Fourth Free Spirit Film Festival 2008 in Mcleod Ganj — "where the Eighth Wonder is!"
There are 14 films in the festival this year.
This film festival is independent of any restrictions and has no affiliation to any government or organisation. It is neither registered nor seeking any fame or recognition from anybody. The fest is aimed at sharing beautiful stories, concerns, interests, and creativity.
Film Schedule
Tuesday, 18 November
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Uprising in Tibet 2008
Compiled by Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
Tibet/India 2008 | Documentary | 49 min | English
[summary] -
Return March to Tibet
Produced by Tibetan People's Uprising Movement
India 2008 | Documentary | 45 min | Tibetan with English subtitles
[summary]
Wednesday, 19 November
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The Middle Way: A Peaceful Approach to Resolving Conflict
Directed by Australia Tibet Council
Australia 2007 | Documentary | 110 min | English
[summary] -
The Light
Directed by Dhiraj Kashyap
India 2005 | Documentary | 25 min | English
[summary]
Friday, 21 November
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Taxi to the Dark Side
Directed by Alex Gibney
2007 Afghanistan/USA | Documentary | 106 min | English
[summary] -
Man, Freedom & God
Directed by Robin Das
India 2007 | Documentary | 37 min | English
[summary]
Saturday, 22 November
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Richard Gere is My Hero
Directed by Tashi Wangchuk and Tsultrim Dorjee
India 2007 | Romantic Comedy | 90 min | Tibetan with English subtitles
[summary] -
Miss Tibet in Exile
Directed by Tashi Wangchuk and Tsultrim Dorjee
[summary]
Sunday, 23 November
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The Silent Holy Stones
Directed by Wanma Caidan (Pronounced Pema Tsetan)
Tibet 2005 | Drama | 102 min | Tibetan (Amkay) with English subtitles
[summary] -
The Grassland
A short film by Wanma Caidan
Tibet 2004 | Drama | 30 min | Tibetan (Amkay) with English subtitles
[summary]
Monday, 24 November
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Buddha's Lost Children
A film by Mark Verkerk
Thailand/Burma 2006 | Documentary | 96 min | Thai with English subtitles
[summary] -
Bhutan: Taking the Middle Path to Happiness
Directed by Tom Vendetti
Bhutan 2007 | Documentary | 57 min | English
[summary]
Tuesday, 25 November
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The Unwinking Gaze
Directed by Joshua Dugdale
India/UK 2008 | Documentary | 70 min | English
[summary] -
The Forbidden Team
Directed by Arnold Krøigaard & Rasmus Dinesen
Denmark/India 2003 | Documentary | 54 min | Danish with English subtitles
[summary]
More information
The team members
- Lobsang Wangyal: Festival Director
- Thupten Tenzin : Co-ordinator
- Sonam Gyatso : Assistant
- Laura Seach : Graphics
- Tibetan Geeks : Website