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Richard Gera Praises Shenpenn Khymsar’s Independent Tibetan Film
Richard Gera attended a showing of a new film in Dharamshala.
The film was made by Shenpenn Khymsar.
It tells the story of a group called Chushi Gangdruk.
The group helped protect the 14th Dalai Lama in 1959.
Gera said making an independent film is very difficult.
He praised Khymsar for having a strong and unusual vision.
Khymsar said Gera’s reaction was deeply moving.
The movie is based on a book by Dorjee Wangdi and includes several well-known actors.
Richard Gera attended a Dharamshala screening of Shenpenn Khymsar’s “4 Rivers 6 Ranges” alongside Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Gera praised Khymsar’s vision and described him as a “Tibetan Tarantino” for making an independent film.
The film follows Chushi Gangdruk members who helped protect the 14th Dalai Lama and guide him safely to India in 1959.
“4 Rivers 6 Ranges” is adapted from Dorjee Wangdi’s book “Flight at the Cuckoo’s Behest.”
The cast includes Tenzin Jigmey, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hiddleston, Tashi Kalden, Tenzin Dhondup, Thupten Chukatsang and Rigzin Phurpatsang.
- Who
- Hollywood actor Richard Gera, filmmaker Shenpenn Khymsar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and the cast of “4 Rivers 6 Ranges.”
- What
- Gera praised Khymsar and his independent film, “4 Rivers 6 Ranges,” during a screening.
- Where
- The screening took place in Dharamshala, India.
- When
- The film depicts events from 1959; the articles do not specify the date of the screening.
- Why
- Gera was supporting the film and praising Khymsar’s effort to make an independent Tibetan film.
Key facts
- Film
- “4 Rivers 6 Ranges”
- Filmmaker
- Shenpenn Khymsar
- Screening location
- Dharamshala
- Historical subject
- Chushi Gangdruk’s efforts to protect the 14th Dalai Lama and help him reach India in 1959
- Source material
- Dorjee Wangdi’s book “Flight at the Cuckoo’s Behest”
- Featured cast
- Tenzin Jigmey, Willem Dafoe and Tom Hiddleston
- Attending official
- Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Quotes
Richard Gera
Actor who attended the Dharamshala screening and praised the film’s maker
“What we have here is a Tibetan Tarantino, and I love how much energy this guy has. He is just incredible.”
thehansindia.com
Shenpenn Khymsar
Filmmaker and director of “4 Rivers 6 Ranges”
“Watching Richard’s response during the Dharamshala screening was an incredibly moving moment for all of us”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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