Sing Me a Song

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Sing Me a Song

2020

1h 40m

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Sing Me a Song, the new feature from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Thomas Balmès (Babies, Happiness), follows Peyangki, a young monk living in a rural monastery in Bhutan. When TV and the Internet eventually come to the remote country, Peyangki is lured by the power of smartphones, which now compete with the structured daily rituals of monastery life. Unexpected and profound, Peyangki's journey challenges us to reassess our own perceptions of relatedness and self-worth in an age of unparalleled connectivity.

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

The images benefit enormously from the breathtaking beauty of the mountain setting.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2021

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

A remarkable yarn that, in revisiting a subject after first encounters a decade earlier, kicks up unavoidable reminders of Michael Apted's Seven Up.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 1, 2021

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

A thoughtful portrait of separate lives and destinies.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2020

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

This look at consumerism, spiritualism and romance, while specific in its place, has something to say about us all.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 4, 2021

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Thoughtful, beautifully shot docu about influence of tech.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 2, 2021

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Sarah Kent

The Arts Desk

Peyangki is a natural; no actor could deliver such a direct and honest performance.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 11, 2021

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Sing Me a Song, the new feature from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Thomas Balmès (Babies, Happiness), follows Peyangki, a young monk living in a rural monastery in Bhutan. When TV and the Internet eventually come to the remote country, Peyangki is lured by the power of smartphones, which now compete with the structured daily rituals of monastery life. Unexpected and profound, Peyangki's journey challenges us to reassess our own perceptions of relatedness and self-worth in an age of unparalleled connectivity.

Director: Thomas Balmès
Producer: Thomas Balmès
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: TBC Productions, Participant, Zero One Film, Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), arte France Cinéma, Close-Up Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Dzongkha
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2021
Runtime: 1h 40m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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