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State of Statelessness

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State of Statelessness, comprises four short segments directed by Tibetan filmmakers living in exile in India, America and Vietnam. Each film delves into the profound themes of statelessness and migration, and captures the poignant realities of Tibetans scattered across the globe. In one story, a Tibetan father in Vietnam shares with his young daughter how the Mekong River, starting in his homeland, flows into the sea in their new country. In another, two sisters come together in a bittersweet reunion to cremate their late mother, only to find that years of separation have woven complex predicaments that they must struggle to untangle. The third film follows Sonam, who is in the midst of recovering from a family tragedy, when a visit by a long-lost school friend from America forces him and his wife to confront the fragility of their lives. In the final tale, a son returns to his deceased father's home in Dharamshala, where he experiences a glimpse into his past and stumbles upon a secret that challenges his understanding of his heritage and identity.

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Chris Shields Sight & Sound 13h
Using four stories from around the world, these Tibetan filmmakers weave carefully chosen details throughout narratives of absence and death to create a work that is philosophically and, at times, spiritually profound. Go to Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian 17h
3/5
A deep and desperately sad mood hangs over the entire project. Go to Full Review Anna Stafford Little White Lies 6d
3/5
It’s a sincere and quietly moving film, if not one that lingers or astonishes. Go to Full Review Sarah Kent The Arts Desk 17h
3/5
In films this short, there’s no opportunity to explore solutions to the problems they reveal and, inevitably, this leaves the viewer feeling as stuck as the protagonists. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) 17h
The final story, about a son’s discovery of a family secret in Dharamshala following the death of his father, is the most intriguing and accomplished. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Tenzin Tsetan Choklay

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Sonam Tseten

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Tsering Tashi Gyalthang

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Tenzing Sonam

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Ritu Sarin

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Tenzin Tseten

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Synopsis State of Statelessness, comprises four short segments directed by Tibetan filmmakers living in exile in India, America and Vietnam. Each film delves into the profound themes of statelessness and migration, and captures the poignant realities of Tibetans scattered across the globe. In one story, a Tibetan father in Vietnam shares with his young daughter how the Mekong River, starting in his homeland, flows into the sea in their new country. In another, two sisters come together in a bittersweet reunion to cremate their late mother, only to find that years of separation have woven complex predicaments that they must struggle to untangle. The third film follows Sonam, who is in the midst of recovering from a family tragedy, when a visit by a long-lost school friend from America forces him and his wife to confront the fragility of their lives. In the final tale, a son returns to his deceased father's home in Dharamshala, where he experiences a glimpse into his past and stumbles upon a secret that challenges his understanding of his heritage and identity.
Director
Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Sonam Tseten, Tsering Tashi Gyalthang, Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin
Producer
Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Yodon Thonden
Screenwriter
Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, Tsering Tashi Gyalthang, Tenzing Sonam, Sonam Tseten
Production Co
Drung Tibetan Fiulmmakers' Collective
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Tibetan
Runtime
1h 46m