Milarepa

2006 1h 30m BO

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 25

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Synopsis

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Milarepa depicts the humble beginnings of the man who was to become Tibet's greatest saint. A true story based on centuries-old oral traditions, a youthful Milarepa is propelled into a world of sorrow and betrayal after his father's sudden death. Destitute and hopeless, he sets out to learn black magic - and exact revenge on his enemies - encountering magicians, demons, an enigmatic teacher and unexpected mystical power along the way. But it is in confrontation with the consequences of his anger that he learns the most. Photographed in the stunning Lahaul-Spiti region of Northern India, Milarepa offers a provocative parallel to the cycle of violence and retribution consuming today's world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Orgyen Tobgyal
Yongten Trogyal
Jamyang Lodro
Milarepa
Jamyang Nyima
Himself
Kelsang Chukie Tethong
Kargyen
Lhakpa Tsamchoe
Aunt Peydon

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Neten Chokling
Writers: Tenzing Choyang Gyari, Neten Chokling
Languages: Tibetan
Countries: Bhutan, Netherlands, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Bhutan, Netherlands, United Kingdom.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Neten Chokling, shot by Paul J. Warren. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joel Diamond. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Suzy Elmiger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Orgyen Tobgyal and Jamyang Lodro and Jamyang Nyima carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Neten Chokling directs. Paul J. Warren behind the camera. Joel Diamond scores. Suzy Elmiger cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Bhutan, Netherlands, United Kingdom. Dialogue in Tibetan.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 20 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: Bhutan, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Neten Chokling, shot by Paul J. Warren. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Joel Diamond. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Suzy Elmiger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Orgyen Tobgyal and Jamyang Lodro and Jamyang Nyima carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0499238 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 25 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.