A Tibetan businessman driven to open the finest coffee shop in Kathmandu starts having troubling visions of his own death. A monk tells him to seek out a specific “dakini,” a feminine being who possesses vital energy.
Nepal/Mexico/Singapore | 2019 | Khyentse Norbu
The latest film by the Bhutanese director of the 1999 art house hit The Cup is a tale of spirituality in the modern world. A Tibetan businessman driven to open the finest coffee shop in Kathmandu is skeptical of his culture’s superstition and mysticism. But when he starts having troubling visions of his own death, a monk tells him to seek out a specific “dakini,” a feminine being who possesses vital energy. Cinematography by Mark Lee Ping-bin (In the Mood for Love). Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 114 min.
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Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 4/9 thru at least 5/13 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12 and you have 30 days to watch it.
2021/04/09 - 2021/05/13
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