Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Official Selection
Official Selection
Nomination
Best International Feature
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
A Film by Pawo Choyning Dorji
2019 - Bhutan - Drama/Family - 2.35 - 109 min.
with Sherab Dorji , Ugyen Norbu Lhendup & Kelden Lhamo Gurung
OSCARS 2022: Nomination for Best International Feature Film
Language: Dzongkha
Struggling with his profession as a teacher, Ugyen is sent to Lunana in northern Bhutan for his final year of training. The high altitude and the lack of amenities make Ugyen want to leave as soon as he arrives. With a warm welcome the local children try to win him over but they don’t have much time as the harsh winter is about to arrive in the glacial parts of the Himalaya…
Official Selection
Official Selection
Nomination
Best International Feature
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