Bringing Tibet Home

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Movie Info

This film is the pivotal, poignant and deeply personal debut feature documentary by Tibetan filmmaker Tenzin Tsetan Choklay. The film crew follow from start to finish the New York based Tibetan contemporary artist Tenzing Rigdol while he creates his most ambitious, political and crucial installation yet, the Soil Project. Inspired by his father's dying wish, to once again set foot on Tibetan soil, Rigdol transported soil from Tibet through Nepal to Dharamsala, India, to bring a piece of Tibet to the exiled community who are unable to return to their homeland. Choklay films Rigdol's physical and emotional journey to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges as he navigates the border controls of three countries to smuggle out 20 tons of Tibetan soil. A deeply inspiring portrait of human resilience at its most tested, and a profound example of enduring creativity through times of political turmoil.

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NR
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Documentary, Drama
Directed By:

Tenzin Tsetan Choklay
Runtime:

82 minutes

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Critic Reviews for Bringing Tibet Home

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (2)

Very well-meaning, but lacking much dramatic thrust.

Dec 12, 2014 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Wendy Ide
Times (UK)
Top Critic
It all starts feeling manipulative as well as banal.

Dec 11, 2014 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Leslie Felperin
Guardian
Top Critic
Brave and resonant artwork from Tibetans in exile.

Dec 11, 2014 | Rating: 4/5

Sophie Monks Kaufman
Little White Lies
Top Critic
This refreshingly Gere-free documentary offers a glimmer of hope.

Dec 11, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Tom Huddleston
Time Out
Top Critic
A heartfelt and fascinating piece of documentary-as-art agit prop.

Dec 11, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Patrick Peters
Empire Magazine