Lunana: a Yak in the Classroom

Ugyen, a young teacher from the capital of Bhutan, wants to emigrate to Australia and realise his dream of being a musician. Bound by a government contract for one more year, he is sent to the most remote school in the world

22 Mar 2021

14:00

The 30th African, Asian and Latin American Film Festival – FESCAAAL will be held entirely online. 9 days of screenings on MYmovies.it and meetings with authors, special events and in-depth coverage on our Facebook and YouTube channels and on Zoom platform, for an entirely digital programme.

During the Festival, the film will be available on demand from 22 to 25 March.

Lunana: a Yak in the Classroom

Ugyen, a young teacher from the capital of Bhutan, wants to emigrate to Australia and realise his dream of being a musician. Bound by a government contract for one more year, he is sent to the most remote school in the world, in the village of Lunana, without the comforts he is used to and without the minimum tools necessary for teaching. Here, amidst the imposing mountains, lives a community that cherishes the ancient tradition of worshipping the yak, a large Asian mammal, and Ugyen does not know what the future holds for him.

Film

Lunana: a Yak in the Classroom

Pawo Choyning Dorji | Bhutan | 2019 | 109'

Event

22 Mar 2021 - 2:00 PM

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MYmovies.it|

Event

22 Mar 2021 - 6:00 PM

Tea time

With Filippo Foscarini, Marta Violante, Luca Ciriello, Bruno Rocchi, Anthony Nti, Hiwot Admasu Getaneh

Festival Center on Zoom|

Tea Time

Events

21 Mar 2023 - 7:00 PM

Harka

"Windows on the World" Feature Film Competition

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Cineteca Milano Arlecchino|

Screenings

22 Mar 2023 - 9:00 PM

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“Windows on the World” Feature Film Competition

MYmovies.it|

Streaming

24 Mar 2023 - 7:00 PM

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Screenings

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Tea Time

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