LUNANA – A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM (CERT. PG)
BHUTAN-HONG KONG 2019 DIRECTED BY PAWO CHOYNING DORJI
COLOUR 110 MINS
WITH: SHERUB DORJI, PEM ZAM
An enchanting Oscar-nominated drama in which a day-dreaming but discontented young
teacher is posted to a remote Himalayan village, and is soon won over to a more basic
existence without phones or electricity.
Audience Awards, Chichester International Film Festival and Inverness Film Festival
Best Film, Hebden Bridge Film Festival and Innsbruck International Film Festival
Other international awards
‘Anything you can say about Lunana might make it sound slight, but it’s a charming film that can’t
help but captivate.’ – Andrew Heskins
‘A simple story with a big heart – and a reminder of film’s ability to communicate universal truths
across international borders.’ – Rotten Tomatoes
‘A life-affirming, humorous drama considering how a new environment affects personal
transformation.’ – HOME
‘Beautifully photographed in extraordinary mountain locations, this poetic and enchanting drama
gives a fascinating insight into a region largely uncharted on screen.’ – Irish Film Institute
‘A unique and beautiful film, recording a way of life that is vanishing in real time.’ – The Guardian
