A Gesar Bard's Tale (2013)
Young nomad Dawa's life was transformed at age 13 when a series of visions led to his remarkable gift for telling the epic tale of Tibet's King Gesar.
As a boy, Dawa was an illiterate Tibetan nomad whose life revolved around herding yaks. At 13, his life changed: through a series of visions, Dawa acquired the gift of telling the epic story of Tibet’s King Gesar. Now, at 35, Dawa receives a salary from the government as a guardian of national cultural heritage and is regarded as a holy man by his community. When an earthquake reduces his hometown to rubble, redevelopment of the region takes a giant leap forward. In the midst of such seismic shifts, Dawa seeks healing from King Gesar and other divine protectors of the land.
Cast
- Dawa Drakpa - Himself
Keywords
tibet, nomad, king gesar, bard, oral tradition
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Gesar Bard's Tale about?
- As a boy, Dawa was an illiterate Tibetan nomad whose life revolved around herding yaks. At 13, his life changed: through a series of visions, Dawa acquired the gift of telling the epic story of Tibet’s King Gesar. Now, at 35, Dawa receives a salary from the government as a guardian of national cultural heritage and is regarded as a holy man by his community. When an earthquake reduces his hometown to rubble, redevelopment of the region takes a giant leap forward. In the midst of such seismic shifts, Dawa seeks healing from King Gesar and other divine protectors of the land.
- Who directed A Gesar Bard's Tale?
- A Gesar Bard's Tale was directed by Lharigtso, Donagh Coleman.
- Who stars in A Gesar Bard's Tale?
- A Gesar Bard's Tale stars Dawa Drakpa.
- How long is A Gesar Bard's Tale?
- A Gesar Bard's Tale has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is A Gesar Bard's Tale?
- A Gesar Bard's Tale is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Gesar Bard's Tale produced?
- A Gesar Bard's Tale was produced in China, Finland.