KILLARNEY PROGRAM
TUESDAY NIGHT FEATURE
THE TIBETANS: A LIFE IN EXILE
MALTON HOTEL, KILLARNEY 7:30 PM
Director - Robb Bradstock
Documentary Ireland 60mins
After nearly fifty years in exile the Dalai Lama and the Tibetans face a crisis. Can those in exile continue to preserve their culture as the modern world intrudes more and more? Or is this community in danger of losing its identity and disappearing forever? Various aspects of exile life are shown in this film including the role of the monasteries where monks and nuns are trying to preserve ancient traditions and cope with the influences of the modern world. The political and spiritual role of the Dalai Lama is crucial but what will happen to the culture after his death? What will be the long term effects on the culture as Tibetan youth faces a prolonged life in exile? Prominent members of the exile community talk honestly about these important issues and this film illuminates the challenges facing Tibetans in exile today.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT FEATURE
VAJRA SKY IN TIBET
MALTON HOTEL, KILLARNEY 7:30 PM
Documentary
Ireland 90mins
Director - John Bush
Vajra Sky is a cinematic pilgrimage to central Tibet, bearing witness to the indomitable faith of its Buddhist community and the imminent threat to its very survival.
Travelling through breathtaking Himalayan terrain, Vajra Sky journeys to legendary temples, monasteries and festivals, while revealing the almost criminal policy of Chinese authorities to destroy this ancient wisdom tradition from within.
“Tibetan Civilisation has a long, history, in the course of which it has assimilated many influences. It forms a distinct part of the world’s precious common heritage. Humanity would be the poorer if it were to be lost.” The Dalai Lama An Excerpt from His Special Message for Vajra Sky
THURSDAY NIGHT FEATURE
CREATURES OF KNOWLEDGE
MALTON HOTEL, KILLARNEY 7:30 PM
Director - Kevin Murphy
Ireland 90mins
Starring: Five friends. One evening. Dinner, conversation, laughs and conflict.
It’s Johanna’s home. She’s married to Eddie and they have a 4 year old daughter. Johanna is carrying the child of another man. A friend. His name is Matt. Matt is told of the pregnancy later on in the night. He is an unemployed, struggling filmmaker, a young man at war with the world, unpopular to some. Then there’s Cormac, a wheelchair bound alcoholic, who’s in love with Johanna and rounding out the group genteel Mira and brazen and beautiful Sonata.
Creatures of Knowledge is the Woody Allen-esque feature length directorial debut of Killarney man Kevin Murphy.