Milarepa (2006) ( Milarepa: Magician, Murderer, Saint (Milarepa: Revenge) )

Milarepa (2006) (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Milarepa: Magician, Murderer, Saint (Milarepa: Revenge)
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival

Language Selections:
Chinese ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
90 min + 175 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Anamorphic Widescreen
Documentary
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2006 and produced in:
Bhutan ( India, Eastern Asia )

Directed By:
Neten Chokling

Written By:
Neten Chokling
Tenzing Choyang Gyari

Actors:
Orgyen Tobgyal ..... Yongten Trogyal
Kelsang Chukie Tethtong ..... Thopaga /
Jamyang Lodro ..... Kargyen
Milarepa ..... Aunt Peydon
Jamyang Nyima
Kelsang Chukie Tethong
Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Synopsis:

His path to enlightenment began with revenge... In his directorial debut, Buddhist lama Neten Chokling vividly presents the captivating story of Milarepa, the man who would become Tibet s greatest yogi and saint. In the dramatic setting of 11th century Tibet- a time of roaming sorcerers and yogis, according to Buddhist legend- a young Milarepa falls into a world of betrayal and hardships. The greed of others upturns his privileged life, dropping him into a void of despair, humiliation, pain and anger. He sets out to learn black magic- and exact revenge on his enemies- encountering magicians, demons, an enigmatic teacher and unexpected mystical power along the way. But it is in confronting the consequence of his quest for vengeance that he learns the most. Filmed on the breathtaking scenic Indo-Tibetan border, with Tibetan monks serving as most of the cast and crew, Milarepa glows with a unique visual and spiritual charge.

Milarepa depicts the humble beginnings of the man who was to become Tibet's greatest saint. A true story based on centuries-old oral traditions, a youthful Milarepa is propelled into a world of sorrow and betrayal after his father's sudden death. Destitute and hopeless, he sets out to learn black magic - and exact revenge on his enemies - encountering magicians, demons, an enigmatic teacher and unexpected mystical power along the way. But it is in confrontation with the consequences of his anger that he learns the most. Photographed in the stunning Lahaul-Spiti region of Northern India, Milarepa offers a provocative parallel to the cycle of violence and retribution consuming today's world.

Milarepa is a tale of greed and vengeance - demons, magic, murder and redemption. It is the story of the man who became Tibet's greatest mystic.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 14 March, 2013.