By Phurbu Thinley
Phayul Correspondent
Dharamsala, September 5 – Sometime back, the Duo filmmaker, Mr. Tashi Wangchuk and Mr. Tsultrim Dorjee, of Tibet Motion Pictures and Arts entertained Tibetan Diaspora in exile with their first debut film “Phun Anu Thanu”- a romantic-comedy with a hint of strong social message.
This time the duo from the Unit have come up with a monthly comedy serial, a Tibetan version of a great laughter show- The Great Tibetan Laughter Show (Ha-Ha-He-He, Vol-I).
The premiere show of the film was today screened for the Tibetan press group in a local theatre here in Mcleod town.
While providing entertainment, the filmmakers, at the same time intend to promote awareness among diaspora Tibetans on various Tibet related and global issues through their humorous show program.
The duo now plans to screen their film in a series of public show and also organize live stage performance of their laughter show mostly in Tibetan communities in India.
Should the first volume works out successfully, Mr. Tashi says, “We will be bringing out the second volume of the Ha-Ha-He-He show very soon,” adding, “It’s about a television set in an India based exile Tibetan family.”
While congratulating the filmmakers for their latest film work, the guest of honour, Mr. Dawa Tsering, (exile Tibetan Parliamentarian), said that he was especially more pleased and impressed to see young Tibetans increasingly joining more artistic professions based on ones interest and, acquired skills and talents.
Along with The Great Tibetan Laughter Show, the filmmakers also screened a Tibetan documentary film, “Democracy in Exile”, which was recently televised on Indian National channel, Doordarshan. The film creatively explores the ongoing debate among the Tibetans in exile about the two major stands in resolving the Tibetan political issue with Genuine Autonomy on one hand and the complete independence on the other.
When asked about their future projects, Mr. Tashi was quick to mention their upcoming feature film (romantic-comedy), “Richard Gere is My Hero” and further promises us that it would be more entertaining as compared to their earlier film,Phun Anu Thanu.
So, there is definitely great news in store for us!
To know more about the programs of Tibetan Motion Pictures and Arts, visit: www.tibetanfilms.com
