The history of mythology is not only as old as that of the human race, but also very much interwoven. From the ancient Ramayana to Iliad and Odyssey to modern day classics; Ayesha, The Lord of the Rings to Eragon, - to name a few, all have proved repeatedly how much we love living that mysticism. The film industries all over the world have recreated and enlivened the world of surreal mysticism albeit for commercial reasons, tapping the man’s desire to experience that world.
The Bhutanese live this every moment of their lives. Their beliefs are mythical and mystic. Mountains are sacred and inhabited by holy spirits and the ones who attempt to enter their habitat is repelled, punished and return with a mysterious decease or a person who dirties a holy well, gets ill and the cause or remedy unknown succumbs to a mysterious illness. Even the educated will consult a spiritual Lama, a priest before deciding on personal and professional moves.
Now the film industry in the country approaches such topics, the same way the west have been doing in the past. Chowden Kota- going round the stupa or cons tabulation is a new movie in town I went to see with a couple of friends, and enjoyed very much assisted by sub-titles.
The story in a nut shell is like this. A remote village Yangste in eastern
The written history of Chorten Kora does not mention the princess or her sacrifice. But its her legend not the history the people of
I am no film critic but for me it was a good movie with beautiful natural settings, good acting and music, despite not having high tech wizardry that the west depends so much on, making this movie, a fresh experience, a change from the usual.
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The movie you mention reminds me of the story of "Vihara Maha Devi" ...
Yes, in fact I shared the Vihara Maha Devi with my colleagues here..thanks..
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