SummaryTwo men, two women, two journeys are woven into an intricate tapestry of desires as Travellers and Magicians takes us on an adventurous emotional tour through the heartland of Bhutanese Buddhist culture. (Zeitgeist Films)
Directed By:Khyentse Norbu
Written By:Khyentse Norbu
Travelers and Magicians
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71
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Generally Favorable
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Fulfills the promise of its title: It's transporting, it's magical.
80
It isn't going anywhere, but the journey is highly entertaining.
75
Shangri-La is in your own backyard.
70
Mainly notable for its exoticism and gorgeous scenery.
70
As he did in "The Cup," Mr. Norbu provides a lot of ingratiating comic moments. His Buddhism is the laughing, playful kind, and does not ask the Western audience - for whom the film is clearly intended - to deal with any uncomfortably complex religious issues.
67
A film within a film encapsulated by a clever and very accurate anti-materialistic Buddhist morality lesson, Travellers and Magicians feels a bit like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales as retold by Siddhartha.
50
Unsurprising tribute to the sweetness of rural dwellers.
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Production Company:
- Prayer Flag Pictures
Release Date:Jan 28, 2005
Duration:1 h 48 m
Tagline:The bitter and the sweet of temporary things
Awards
Asian American International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Deauville Asian Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
SAARC Film Festival, Sri Lanka
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
