Bhutan: The Height of Happiness?
Director: Brian Becker
UK, 2008, 52 minutes
Until satellite communications arrived in the late 90’s, Bhutan remained one of the few spots in the world untainted by commercialism. Retaining its own customs, traditions and costume, Bhutan measured its output in terms of ‘Gross National Happiness’. Inevitably it’s the young who have proved particularly vulnerable to the evils of consumerism. This colourful documentary gives a sympathetic view of a sheltered nation reeling from fast-forward exposure to the larger world.
Dogfen gydymdeimladol am dechnoleg yn cyrraedd Bhwtân, lle mae bywyd yn symud ar gyflymder bellach.
Plus, Leaving Fear Behind (23 minutes), testimony from ordinary Tibetans about life there now. The director, Dhondup Wangchen has since been imprisoned for making this film.
Ffilm fer am fywyd bobl gyffredin Tibet, carcharwyd y cyfarwyddwr am wneud y ffilm hon.
| Screenings |
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| Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff | 2010-03-05 | 18:15:00 |
| The Courtyard, Hereford | 2010-03-06 | 14:15:00 |
