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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (Dzongkha: ལུང་ནག་ན) is a 2019 Bhutanese drama film directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji in his feature directorial debut. The film had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. [1] It was a nominee for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.
- Getting education is a privilege. The eagerness of the children to study and learn shines through from the moment they saw their newly arrived teacher.
- Finding joy in the little things. The story revolves around the different pursuit of happiness. It portrays the inner conflict of the protagonist, Ugyen, who sometimes wears a T-shirt with the word 'Gross National Happiness'.
- Music is a universal unifier. The touching story of the yak herders and their yaks, as well as the folksong of the yak herders, are highly memorable. Ugyen wanted to learn how to sing the yak herder song, Yak Legbi Lhadarfrom a girl called Saldon after hearing her captivating singing from the top of the mountain.
- Important to preserve one's culture and traditions. When you live in a big city, it's inevitable that culture and traditions fade over time. Ugyen realised that he had not eaten in a traditional wooden bowl (dapa) for a long time.
The ending of Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom leaves viewers with a sense of ambiguity, which allows for multiple interpretations. After facing numerous challenges and finally connecting with his students, Ugyen, the protagonist, decides to leave Lunana and return to the city.
Mar 25, 2022 · The film Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, nominated for an Oscar in the Best International Feature category, traces the year-long transformative journey of a young Bhutanese teacher,...
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Mar 15, 2023 · Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom: gentle Bhutanese drama. This charming, quietly funny culture-clash film, about a young teacher in Bhutan who is posted to a remote mountain village, is a thoughtful exploration of happiness and community values.
Feb 28, 2023 · Whilst its simplistic nature highlights its imperfections, Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom draws audiences into its warm, loving embrace. Its intimate rendering of the village of Lunana and its inhabitants is sure to make your heart feel full, and leave a smile on your face.
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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom - my review and discussion. I was surprised to see no discussion of this movie so far, even though it was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. I managed to catch it at a local cinema, although I'm not sure how available it is on streaming.
