The art of dying [video recording]

by Jon Casper Jensen (Director, Producer)

Other authorsMajbritt Munck (Director, Producer)

DVD, 1992

Publication

Imprint: Munck-Jensen Film, distributed by Carlsbad, CA : Inner directions Video, [1992]. Responsibility: a Majo film production in co-operation with Danmarks Radio TV-FAKTA, Nordisk Film Broadcast, Scottish Television. Credits: Directors, Majbritt Munck and Jon Casper Jensen. Language: Tibetan with English subtitles. Physical: Moving picture : 1 dvd : 60 min.

Call number

DVD / Front Desk

Barcode

DVD-0213

ISBN

1878019082 / 9781878019080

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, video recordings

CSS Library Notes

Description: This is the story of an ancient culture tucked away among the largest mountains in the world. It is a rugged land, one whose joyful people strive to sustain themselves against great odds. While "The Art of Dying" explores the treatment of death as practised in this ancient Buddhist culture, this film is more a celebration of life! The Danish filmmakers underwent great difficulties to capture present-day Mustang, once part of the hidden Tibetan kingdom. Their creative photography is often startling in detail as it delicately captures the majesty of the landscape to make this absorbing visual record. Tibetan customs can be as astonishing and complex as the immensity of this vast land. The people of mustang are shown here in the modern time warp in which they now live. The slow-moving scenes let one soak up the images of the extraordinary landscape, while the dialogue captures the voice of the local people: simple villagers, the king of Mustang, and Buddhist monks. Both young and old join together in a collective voice. Anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism and its culture will find this to be a deeply moving film. Approximate running time: 60 minutes.

FY2008 / jvsn

Library's review

Made by a team of Danish filmmakers in Tibet and Mustang this is a lovely and quite film that explores death and dying from a Buddhist perspective along with related customs and practices. One thing that makes this film unique is the inclusion of a sky burial. This final practice of ultimate

generosity by the deceased of their body for the nourishment of other creatures is filmed in an respectful, authentic manner, and does not fixate on the practice in any kind of gruesome or sensationalistic way, even so parents should watch first before sharing with children. Language is Tibetan with English subtitles. - Jennife

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Physical description

4.75 inches

Description

This is the story of an ancient culture tucked away among the largest mountains in the world. It is a rugged land, one whose joyful people strive to sustain themselves against great odds. While "The Art of Dying" explores the treatment of death as practised in this ancient Buddhist culture, this film is more a celebration of life! The Danish filmmakers underwent great difficulties to capture present-day Mustang, once part of the hidden Tibetan kingdom. Their creative photography is often startling in detail as it delicately captures the majesty of the landscape to make this absorbing visual record. Tibetan customs can be as astonishing and complex as the immensity of this vast land. The people of mustang are shown here in the modern time warp in which they now live. The slow-moving scenes let one soak up the images of the extraordinary landscape, while the dialogue captures the voice of the local people: simple villagers, the king of Mustang, and Buddhist monks. Both young and old join together in a collective voice. Anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism and its culture will find this to be a deeply moving film. Its approximate running time: 60 minutes.… (more)