Windhorse

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Windhorse is an American film from 1998, directed and produced by Paul Wagner. The leading roles were played by Dadon, Jampa Kalsang Tamang and Richard Chang.

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 1998.

Story

The film is based on a true story that happened in Tibet. Three young Tibetan relatives, Dorjee, his sister Dolkar and their cousin Pema, saw how Chinese soldiers murder their grandfather in Western Tibet.

After the murder the family decides to move to Lhasa where the three relatives evolve differently. Dolkar becomes a pop-stard and assimilated herself into contemporary Chinese culture. Dorjee turns hating the Chinese government. Pema becomes a Buddhist nun, joining a nunnery miles away from Lhasa. Pema is involved in a demonstration against the government and she is arrested.[1]

Awards and nominations

Year Awards categories nomination result
1998 Florida Film Festival Audience Award for Best Feature Paul Wagner won
Grand Jury Award Paul Wagner nominated

References

  1. ↑ Windhorse


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