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Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion (1985)

"In the West, we think of magic as the art of creating illusions. For Tibetans, destroying illusions is the highest form of magic."

10.019850h 56mEN
Documentary

Directed by Richard Kohn

Rating

10.0/10

Runtime

0h 56m

Language

EN

Release

January 1, 1985

Director

Richard Kohn

Overview

The documentary focuses on the annual Mani Rimdu festival of Tibet and Nepal, an event which encapsulates the Himalayan Buddhist experience.

Cast

Trulshig Rinpoche

Trulshig Rinpoche

himself

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Narrator (English language version)

Peter Hudson

Peter Hudson

Narrator

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion (1985), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The documentary focuses on the annual Mani Rimdu festival of Tibet and Nepal, an event which encapsulates the Himalayan Buddhist experience.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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