Books+ Search Results
The only son
Title
The only son / First Hand Films ; IDTV Docs, Off World, Buddhist Broadcasting Foundation present ; written and directed by Simonka de Jong ; producer, Carolijn Borgdorff.
Publication
[Zürich, Switzerland] : First Hand Films, [2012]
Copyright Notice Date
©2012
Physical Description
1 online resource (1 video file (78 min.)) : sound, color
Local Notes
Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
Camera, Wiro Felix [and 3 others] ; editor, Menno Boerema, Erik van de Belt.
In English, Dutch, and Tibetan with English subtitles; closed captioning available.
Description based on online resource; title from title frames (Docuseek2, viewed April 5, 2023).
Access and use
Access restricted by licensing agreement.
Summary
A story about the challenge of keeping Dolpo's ancient culture alive as the area becomes less isolated. It centers on Pema's parents' expectation that Pema will return to Dolpo when he completes his education, marry a Dolpapa woman, and manage the family's land. As the only son, this is his role in Dolpo's traditional culture. Pema is torn between his duty to the family and his desire to live the modern life that he now prefers. The film is primarily shot in Karang, a village at 13,000 feet in Upper Dolpo one of the most remote areas of Nepal.
Variant and related titles
Docuseek. 3rd edition.
Format
Images / Online / Video & Film
Language
English; Dutch; Tibetan
Added to Catalog
April 26, 2023
Credits
Camera, Wiro Felix [and 3 others] ; editor, Menno Boerema, Erik van de Belt.
Videorecording number
fh-thonso Docuseek2
Subjects
Genre/Form
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
Also listed under
IDTV Film (Firm), production company.
Off World (Firm), production company.
Boeddhistische Omroep Stichting, production company.
First Hand Films (Firm), distributor.
Bookmark As
Citation
