A Gesar Bard's Tale (2013)
Overview
As a boy, Dawa was an illiterate Tibetan nomad whose life revolved around herding yaks. At 13, his life changed: through a series of visions, Dawa acquired the gift of telling the epic story of Tibet’s King Gesar. Now, at 35, Dawa receives a salary from the government as a guardian of national cultural heritage and is regarded as a holy man by his community. When an earthquake reduces his hometown to rubble, redevelopment of the region takes a giant leap forward. In the midst of such seismic shifts, Dawa seeks healing from King Gesar and other divine protectors of the land.
Where to watch A Gesar Bard's Tale
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Google Play Movies, YouTube | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | — | — |
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What is A Gesar Bard's Tale about?
As a boy, Dawa was an illiterate Tibetan nomad whose life revolved around herding yaks. At 13, his life changed: through a series of visions, Dawa acquired the gift of telling the epic story of Tibet’s King Gesar. Now, at 35, Dawa receives a salary from the government as a guardian of national cultural heritage and is regarded as a holy man by his community. When an earthquake reduces his hometown to rubble, redevelopment of the region takes a giant leap forward. In the midst of such seismic shifts, Dawa seeks healing from King Gesar and other divine protectors of the land. A Gesar Bard's Tale is a Documentary movie, released on 2013-01-01, runtime 81 minutes.
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In the United States, A Gesar Bard's Tale is free to watch on Kanopy and Hoopla and can be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Donagh Coleman, Lharigtso
Cast
- Dawa Drakpa as Himself
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Sources
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