Saturday, November 23, 2013

Gangtok-based company to produce Tibetan film ‘Losar’

GANGTOK, 22 Nov: Marking the commencement of the shooting for the Tibetan film “Losar”, a function was held today at the Community Hall of the Tibetan Self-Help Centre (TRSHC) in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
A press release informs that the film is being produced by Lodor Productions, a Gangtok-based company. Lobsang Dorjee, a Tibetan Filmmaker, who is the Director and story writer of the film, is the proprietor of Lodor Productions. He has successfully made a Tibetan film “Gyurwa” [Change] which became quite popular among Tibetans and people living in the Himalayan region, the release states.
The function was attended by Dorjee Tsetan (Managing Director, TRSHC) as chief guest, Sonam Tsering (Tibetan actor) as guest of honor, Tenzin Jamyang and members of Tibetan Women’s Association, Tibetan Youth Congress, U-tsang Association etc.
While introducing the theme of the film Lobsang Dorjee said, “the aim of the film is to create awareness about Losar. Although, we celebrate the festival but many of us, especially the younger generations, do not know the history, significance, purpose, and ways of proper celebration.” He further said that though the film has a socio-cultural objective it also aspires to have high entertainment value as well.
The chief guest released the script of the film and presented khadas to the cast and crew of the film. He lauded Lobsang Dorjee’s initiative and addressed the gathering for the need to create awareness and promote Tibetan festivals through such creative and effective medium especially for the younger generations.
The release mentions that the main artists in the film are, Lobsang Dorjee, Kunchok Dolma, Tenzin Kunchok, Lhakpa Yangkey along with supporting actors, Tenzin Choden, Tashi Dhondup, Jigme Tenzin and others. The cameraman for the film is Tenzin Gawa. The other crew members are Jampa Tenzin, Lhakchung, and Lobsang Wangmo.
The film is expected to release during the upcoming Tibetan New Year in February 2014.
Tibetans in and outside Tibet have voluntary not marked Losar festivals for the past few years as the celebration was deemed inappropriate while over hundred Tibetans have set themselves on immolations as a protest against Chinese government. Hence, the film hopes to create awareness and keep the experience of Losar alive amidst the Tibetan struggle.

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