Words of My Perfect Teacher
A film by Lesley Ann Patten
A profile (of sorts) of Tibetan teacher and filmmaker Dzongar Jamyang Khyentse Norbu Rinpoche, director of The Cup and Travellers & Magicians...
“Funny, brave, illuminating, adventurous.”
–Chronicle Herald
“Thoughtful, surprisingly fast-moving...a memorably quirky look...”
–Variety
Best Feature Documentary
– Houston International Film Festival
Best Foreign Film
– Rhode Island International Film Festival
Trailer (Quicktime)
From the World Cup in Germany to the remote Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, three students are on a quest they hope will lead to wisdom. The catch is...the teacher. Soccer obsessed, charismatic filmmaker, and citizen of the world, Khyentse Norbu may be one of the most eminent Tibetan Buddhist teachers, but it’s a job description he slyly seems to reject at every turn.
Featuring appearances by Bernardo Bertolucci, Gesar Mukpo and Steven Seagal
Filmed on location in the UK, Bhutan, Canada, the US, and Germany.
Music by Sting, Tara Slone and Joydrop, Steve Tibbetts, u:man:tek, Kunga 19, and others.
Official Selection
– Vancouver International Film Festival
– Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
– International Buddhist Film Festival
– Woodstock Film Festival
– Amsterdam Film Festival
– Hawaii International Film Festival
– Filmstock International Film Festival
– Vladivostock International Film Festival
BONUS FEATURES
- -Interview with Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Norbu Rinpoche
- -Buddhist film trailers
FM1008–103 minutes / Color / English / Stereo / NTSC / All Region
SRP $29.95
