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- Film Format: 35mm
- Origin: Bhutan
- Runtime: 108
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- Language: Dzongkha
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TRAVELLERS & MAGICIANS is Khyentse Norbu’s follow-up to his internationally successful 1999 feature THE CUP. After making its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, THE CUP won critical acclaim and festival awards around the world, as well as being distributed in over 40 countries. The New York Times named Khyentse Norbu “a born filmmaker” and London’s Evening Standard called him “one of the hottest new directorial talents around.” THE CUP is Khyentse Norbu’s semi-autobiographical tale of a group of monks obsessed with the World Cup soccer final. The surprise international hit helped humanise the image of Tibetan monks, too often portrayed as one dimensional saints. Shot in a Tibetan refugee colony in the Himalayan foothills of northern India, THE CUP was made with a cast and crew of mostly monks and novices. Amazingly, the average scene required only three takes, which director Khyentse Norbu attributed to their powers of meditation. Filmmaking credentials aside, Khyentse Norbu is also known as His Eminence Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche. He is one of the most important incarnate lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and a member of one of Bhutan’s most noble families. Born in a remote area of eastern Bhutan in the Year of the Metal Ox (1961), he is the son of contemporary Buddhist master Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, and grandson of both tantric yogi Lama Sonam Zangpo and H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. At the age of seven, Khyentse Norbu was recognised as the third incarnation of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, the nonsectarian saint, scholar and principal lama of Tibet’s Dzongsar Monastery. Dzongsar Monastery is renowned as a centre of non-sectarian scholarship and contemplation, having produced many of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters, scholars and practitioners of the last century. Raised in strict Buddhist monasteries and institutions in Bhutan and Sikkim, Khyentse Norbu was trained by some of the greatest living masters of Vajrayana Buddhism. He has continued his non-sectarian heritage by founding retreat centres, schools of philosophy and charitable foundations around the world. When not making films, he teaches Buddhist philosophy throughout Asia, North and South America, Europe and Australia. Although his work schedule requires constant travel, he spends several months each year in strict meditative retreat. Khyentse Norbu’s first encounter with film was as a 19-yearold monk. While travelling from his home to college, he caught a glimpse of a Bollywood epic on TV at an Indian railway station. Soon after, Raymond Steiner (then directing children’s films in India) gave him his first lesson in photography. Khyentse Norbu continued his Buddhist studies, but his interest in film never wavered. He began travelling and teaching, eventually making his way to London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. He studied during the day but it was London’s cinema halls that were his true classroom. In the early 90s, he befriended producer Jeremy Thomas, then in pre-production for Bernardo Bertolucci’s LITTLE BUDDHA. Inspired by their conversations, Khyentse Norbu enrolled in a four-week course at the New York Film Academy. Thomas introduced Khyentse Norbu to Bertolucci who enlisted him as a consultant on LITTLE BUDDHA and cast him in a small role. While working on the film, Khyentse Norbu paid keen attention to Bertolucci, absorbing everything the director had to teach. “He’s almost like my film guru,” said Khyentse Norbu. Both Bertolucci and Thomas encouraged Khyentse Norbu to make his own films. As executive producer, Thomas was instrumental in raising funds for THE CUP. The extensive film library at Khyentse Norbu’s Paro, Bhutan home reveals his eclectic taste. NATURAL BORN KILLERS is filed next to Chinese art film WARM WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE. DIRTY DANCING is filed next to Kurosawa’s DODESKADEN. Among his favourite directors are Tarkovsky, De Sica, Ozu, Satyajit Ray and the new wave of Iranian filmmakers. He is never without the movie schedule of whichever city he finds himself in.
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- Orlando Sentinel Roger Moore Pretty enough, but one kind of hopes for a little magic in a movie with "magicians" in its title.
- Seattle Times John Hartl Dondup is the make-or-break role here, and he nails it.
- New York Daily News Jami Bernard Writer-director Khyentse Norbu sees paradise not as the seat of perfection, but as the warmth of a simple, loving community.
- Philadelphia Inquirer Steven Rea It's transporting, it's magical.
- Dallas Morning News Philip Wuntch It's a leisurely yet resonant film that reinforces the power of cinematic storytelling.
- Houston Chronicle Bruce Westbrook Refreshingly quiet and thoughtful.
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bob Townsend A colorful and witty work that doesn't preach so much as gently nudge us to consider the wonders of our existence.
- New York Times Dave Kehr A pleasant, colorful travelogue directed by the Bhutanese lama Khyentse Norbu.
- Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas A film so enchanting one hates to see it come to an end.
- New York Post V.A. Musetto Delightful performances are delivered by all in this ingenious work of cinema that is worth seeing if only for its glorious views of the Himalayas.
- Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman We can glory, for an hour or two, in the splendors of a life based on renunciation -- and then return, without having to renounce anything ourselves, to a life of unrigorous indulgence.
- San Francisco Chronicle Carla Meyer Visually accomplished and loads of fun.
- Newsday Gene Seymour The scenery is breathtaking, the amateur cast is appealing, and the road trip, though as shaggy and unruly as the vagabond official's haircut, emits a pleasant buzz.
- Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov The Himalayan scenery, majestic mountains, and verdant valleys are as breathtaking and well-shot as one could hope for.
- Slant Magazine Joshua Vasquez A bit too creakingly stiff in its allegory, but the film's refusal to provide simple answers is touchingly appropriate.
- Washington Post Desson Thomson To watch this movie is to be moved not only by an affecting, warmly spirited yarn, but also by the wisdom that seems to waft to us directly from those snow-capped peaks.
- Village Voice Laura Sinagra As the journey progresses, the director conjures comedic, at times uniquely Buddhist tensions.
- Variety David Stratton Pic has been adeptly packaged, with every advantage taken to show off the spectacular locations through which the travelers journey.
- Orlando Weekly Steve Schneider A gentle challenge to the all-American delusion that every citizen of a foreign land would be better off here.
- Kansas City Star Robert W. Butler Pleasant and often beautiful.
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"Travellers and Magicians" is a thought-provoking tale of self-discovery and the age-old philosophical adage of 'the grass is always greener on the other side'. The movie is a heartwarming piece of art that takes place in Bhutan, a remote and yet picturesque country located in the eastern Himalayas. The film takes the viewer on a surreal journey of culture, traditions, and the stark contrast between urban and rural ways of life.
The story of "Travellers and Magicians" is set in motion when Dondup, a young and ambitious government official, decides to leave his small Bhutanese village for the capital, hoping to find a better life there. Dondup is portrayed as a persistent and aspiring man, who believes that going to the U.S. or a big city is the key to success; he, however, faces an obstacle when he misses his bus to the capital, which forces him to hitchhike.
On his unexpected journey, Dondup meets a diverse group of people, including an old apple trader, a monk, a musician, and a few fellow hitchhikers. Each person has a story to tell and aspects of life to share with Dondup â all transforming his perspective on life. One such person, a tobacco-chewing monk, shares a philosophical story of a young farmer named Tashi who is mesmerized by the idea of going to America.
In "Travellers and Magicians," the stories interweave, and Dondup and Tashi's plotlines begin to converge. Tashi is a restless youth who dreams of going to America; however, unlike Dondup, Tashi lives in a remote village â removed from the urban realities of Dondup's life. The storyâs second act dismantles the dichotomy between modern and traditional living by blending them seamlessly. The pleasure of the plot is underlined by a musical score that blends the sounds of the East and the West.
Throughout the film, several elements are central to the plot. These include the concept of fate, the gift of storytelling, the humorous portrayal of the bureaucracy in the country, and the exceptional Bhutanese landscape. The characters are brilliantly crafted and authentic, showcasing the unique lifestyle and traditions of the people of Bhutan. The harmonious use of the local language, which is both lyrical and intimate, is perhaps one of the filmâs standout features.
As Dondup's and Tashi's paths meet, the story unfolds into an imaginative vision of the classic hero's quest, following their attempts to overcome various obstacles and learn life's most valuable lessons. The film's stunning and well-captured mountain landscape characterizes the quintessence of Bhutan, showcasing the distinct rural life in the most engaging way.
In conclusion, "Travellers and Magicians" is an engrossing and entertaining film that explores universal themes of love, identity, and the complexities of modernization. It is a movie that allows the viewer to reflect on one's own life's journey and how we often take the most incredible things in life for granted. The beauty of Bhutan is impeccably captured, and the splendid performances of the cast make the movie a captivating and spiritual journey that will be sure to leave an enduring impact.
Travellers and Magicians is a 2003 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
- Genres Adventure Drama Indie Foreign
- Cast Neten Chokling Tshewang Dendup Lhakpa Dorji Sonam Kinga Sonam Lhamo Deki Yangzom
- Director Khyentse Norbu
- Release Date 2003
- Runtime 1 hr 48 min
- Language English
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Original title: ཆང་ཧུབ་ཐེངས་གཅིག་གི་འཁྲུལ་སྣང.
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A young government official, named Dondup, who is smitten with America (he even has a denim gho) dreams of escaping there while stuck in a beautiful but isolated village. He hopes to connect in the U.S. with a visa out of the country. He misses the one bus out of town to Thimphu, however, and is forced to hitchhike and walk along the Lateral Road to the west, accompanied by an apple seller, a Buddhist monk with his ornate, dragon-headed dramyin, a drunk, a widowed rice paper maker, and his beautiful daughter, Sonam.
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The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one—for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace of his village, is forced to hitchhike through the beautiful wild countryside of Bhutan to reach his goal.
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Mystical journeys of spiritual discovery are set against the spectacular, evocative landscape of the remote kingdom of Bhutan in Travellers & Magicians. Young government official Dondup (Tshewang Dendup) dreams of escaping to America while stuck in a ravishingly beautiful but isolated village. But when he misses his bus to the city (and an awaiting visa), Donup is forced to hitchhike with an elderly apple seller, a sage young monk, and old man, and his beautiful daughter (Sonam Lhamo). Along the way, the mischievous monk tells Dondup a story of another young man who sought a land far away: A tale of lust, jealousy and murder that holds up a mirror to the restless Donup and his blossoming attraction to the innocent young woman. Directed by Khyentse Norbu (AKA Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, one of Himalayan Buddhism's most revered lamas), this critical and box-office hit magnificently intertwines twin love stories for an enchanting, unforgettable film that is filled with heart, hope and humor.
It would be churlish, to say the least, to find fault with a movie written and directed by a revered Buddhist lama who's recognized as the reincarnation of a great Tibetan master. Fortunately, Kyentse Norbu's Travellers and Magicians is a lovely film that's easy to like. Norbu, who is actually from Bhutan, made a splash with his first effort, 1999's The Cup . Travellers and Magicians has a generally similar theme (the sometimes humorous, sometimes discomfiting collision of traditional and modern values and cultures), but a rather different story. This one concerns Dondup (Tsewang Dandup), a young government official who feels trapped in his Bhutanese village and yearns to answer the siren call of America, a place that represents Shangri-La for people who already live in Shangri-La (author James Hilton was said to have used Bhutan as a model for that utopian land in his novel Lost Horizon ). After missing his bus to Thimphu, the nearest bigger town, Dondup falls in with a group of other travelers, including a lovely young woman and very garrulous monk. As they walk and hitchhike through the breathtaking Himalayan landscape, the monk spins a haunting tale that, though laced with adultery and murder, still has obvious parallels to Dondup's. The pace of the film is leisurely, clearly a reflection of Bhutanese life. The story is simple, the message--an "is the grass really greener?" fable--not especially subtle, the ending predictable. What's more, the actors, perhaps appropriately, are non-professionals. But those things somehow add to the pleasure of the film instead of detracting from it, and the direction, editing, and cinematography (especially the almost sepia-toned look of the monk's story sequences) are first-rate by any standards. Travellers and Magicians , with extras that include a "making of" featurette and behind-the-scenes location footage, is a keeper. --Sam Graham
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces
- Item model number : ZEIT1072DVD
- Director : Khyentse Norbu
- Media Format : Color, Multiple Formats, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 48 minutes
- Release date : October 25, 2005
- Actors : Tsewang Dandup, Sonam Lhamo, Lhakpa Dorji, Deki Yangzom, Sonam Kinga
- Subtitles: : English
- Studio : Zeitgeist Films - Video Service Corp VSC
- ASIN : B000ARG2RI
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- #380 in Foreign Films (Movies & TV)
- #8,024 in Drama DVDs
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Travelers and Magicians
2003, Drama, 1h 47m
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Bored with life in his tiny village, Dondup (Tsewang Dandup), a Bhutanese official infatuated with American culture, dreams of visiting the United States. On the road to Thimphu, a major city where he hopes to obtain a visa, Dondup befriends a mismatched group of travelers, including a monk (Sonam Kinga). As the trip proceeds, the monk tells his new friends about Tashi (Lhakpa Dorji), a fictional young man whose dissatisfaction leads to his undoing.
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Dzongkha
Director: Khyentse Norbu
Producer: Raymond Steiner , Malcolm Watson
Writer: Khyentse Norbu
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 31, 2004 original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $505.3K
Runtime: 1h 47m
Distributor: Zeitgeist Films
Production Co: Prayer Flag Pictures
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Cast & Crew
Lhakpa Dorji
Sonam Kinga
Sonam Lhamo
Deki Yangzom
Gomchen Penjore
Dasho Adab Sangye
Sonam's Father
Jigme Drukpa
Namgay Dorjee
Tsewang Dandup
Dorji Budha
Villager of Chendebaji
Sumcho Budha
Kinzang Wangchuk
Sanga Budha
Aum Chenzom
Girl in Field
Sonam Choepel
Magic Student
Khyentse Norbu
Raymond Steiner
Jeremy Thomas
Executive Producer
Malcolm Watson
Alan Kozlowski
Cinematographer
Andrew McCormick
Film Editing
Lisa-Anne Morris
Production Design
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This is one of the best movies which shows that Holywood has lost the plot and the art of making good movies! The Cup was the first great hit of this director but this one is much better... a story of live, a real live in Bhutan and all the challenges that live brings! Perfect for watching with a family!
[font=Century Gothic]In "Travellers and Magicians", Dondup(Tsewang Dandup) has had enough of a being a government officer in a small town in Bhutan after only a month, so he plots his escape to America, using a religious festival as cover. A friend of his has a contact who can get him an American visa. Now, all he has to do is to get to Thimphu in two days time but he misses the daily bus. While waiting, he encounters an old apple vendor(Ap Dochu) and a monk(Sonam Kinga). To pass the time, the monk tells a story...[/font] [font=Century Gothic]"Travellers and Magicians" is a beautiful movie that has all the resonance of a public service announcement, arguing against free will and for constrained duty. Yes, children should care for their parents in their old age(but no extended families or government safety net in Bhutan?) but the younger generation need to live their own lives, finding a balance in the bargain. Worst of all, the character of the monk lends a dogmatic feel to the themes. But the movie does make a great case for patience when using mass transit.[/font]
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He hopes to connect in the U.S. with a visa out of the country. He misses the one bus out of town to Thimphu, however, and is forced to hitchhike and walk along the Lateral Road to the west, accompanied by an apple seller, a Buddhist monk with his ornate, dragon-headed dramyin, a drunk, a widowed rice paper maker, and his beautiful daughter, Sonam.
Travellers and Magicians. (2004) Stream and Watch Online. "The bitter and the sweet of temporary things". NR 1 hr 48 min Dec 31st, 2004 Drama, Adventure. Movie Details Where to Watch Full Cast & Crew.
Khyentse Norbu's follow-up to his audience favorite THE CUP is the first feature film ever shot in the tiny kingdom of Bhutan. One of Himalayan Buddhism's most revered lamas, Khyentse (aka Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche) weaves parallel fable-like tales about two men who seek to escape their mundane lives in TRAVELLERS & MAGICIANS.Young government official Dondup dreams of escaping ...
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Travellers and Magicians. Available on iTunes. Khyentse Norbu's follow-up to his audience favorite The Cup is the first feature film ever shot in the tiny kingdom of Bhutan. One of Himalayan Buddhism's most revered lamas, Khyentse (aka Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche) weaves parallel fable-like tales about two men who seek to escape their mundane ...
The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one--for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace of his village, is forced to hitchhike through the beautiful wild countryside of Bhutan to reach his goal. He shares the road with a monk, an apple seller, a papermaker and his beautiful young daughter, Sonam. Throughout the journey, the ...
2003. 1 hr 48 min. "Travellers and Magicians" is a thought-provoking tale of self-discovery and the age-old philosophical adage of 'the grass is always greener on the other side'. The movie is a heartwarming piece of art that takes place in Bhutan, a remote and yet picturesque country located in the eastern Himalayas.
Travellers and Magicians is a 2003 Bhutanese Dzongkha-language film written and directed by Khyentse Norbu, writer and director of the arthouse film The Cup.The movie is the first feature film shot entirely in the Kingdom of Bhutan. The majority of the cast are not professional actors; Tshewang Dendup, a well-known Bhutanese radio actor and producer, is the exception.
Travellers and Magicians. Watch an unforgettable film from Bhutan that takes on the question: is the grass really greener on the other side? 63 IMDb 7.4 1 h 47 min 2003. NR.
The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one--for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace ...
Travellers and Magicians. Set amidst the pristine beauty of the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, the acclaimed TRAVELLERS AND MAGICIANS follows the restless Dondup, a handsome young government officer convinced that making money in America is the answer to his frustrations. 53 IMDb 7.4 1 h 43 min 2003. NR. Drama · Adventure.
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Travelers and Magicians: Directed by Khyentse Norbu. With Tshewang Dendup, Gup Kado Duba, Dasho Kado, Sonam Lhamo. The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one--for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace of his village, is forced to hitchhike through the beautiful wild countryside of Bhutan to reach his goal.
Synopsis. A young government official, named Dondup, who is smitten with America (he even has a denim gho) dreams of escaping there while stuck in a beautiful but isolated village. He hopes to connect in the U.S. with a visa out of the country. He misses the one bus out of town to Thimphu, however, and is forced to hitchhike and walk along the ...
TRAVELLERS AND MAGICIANS. Directed by. Khyentse Norbu. Bhutan, Australia, 2003. Drama. 108. Synopsis. The two men embark on parallel, if separate, journeys. Their yearning is a common one—for a better and different life. Dondup, delayed by the timeless pace of his village, is forced to hitchhike through the beautiful wild countryside of ...
Fortunately, Kyentse Norbu's Travellers and Magicians is a lovely film that's easy to like. Norbu, who is actually from Bhutan, made a splash with his first effort, 1999's The Cup . Travellers and Magicians has a generally similar theme (the sometimes humorous, sometimes discomfiting collision of traditional and modern values and cultures), but ...
Khyentse Norbu's follow-up to his audience favorite The Cup is the first feature film ever shot in the tiny kingdom of Bhutan. One of Himalayan Buddhism's most revered lamas, Khyentse (aka Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche) weaves parallel fable-like tales about two men who seek to escape their mundane lives in Travelers and Magicians. Young government official Dondup dreams of escaping to America ...
Movie Info. Bored with life in his tiny village, Dondup (Tsewang Dandup), a Bhutanese official infatuated with American culture, dreams of visiting the United States. On the road to Thimphu, a ...
Written and directed by Khyentse Norbu, Chang Hup The Gi Tril Nung (Travellers and Magicians) chronicles two parallel stories. The first belongs to Dondup (Tshewang Dendup), a bored mountain villager determined to move to the United States, and Tashi (Lhakpa Dorji), another restless soul whose journey led him to an affair and eventual conspiracy to murder.
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The second film from Buddhist director Khyentse Norbu (his first film is 1999's "The Cup", "Travellers & Magicians" is a beautiful, funny, spiritual and understated piece of cinema. The film involves two stories about two men, both on very similar journeys in very different worlds, with two very different outcomes.