Pawo Choyning Dorji

Pawo Choyning Dorji Trailers

A Song for the Snow Lion Trailer

Pawo Choyning DORJI is a writer, photographer and film maker from the Kingdom of Bhutan. Pawo’s introduction to film came when he worked as Khyentse NORBU’s assistant for the later’s feature Vara: A Blessing (2012). Pawo would go on to be the Producer of the critically acclaimed Bhutanese feature Hema Hema: Sing me a song while I wait (2016). Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is his Directorial debut. He is also the Writer and Producer of the film.

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Total trailers found: 7

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom Trailer (2019)

16 November 2019

A teacher, in search of inspiration, travels to the most remote school in the world, where he ends up realizing how important his job is and appreciating the value of yak dung.

The Monk and the Gun Trailer (2023)

17 October 2023

An American travels to Bhutan searching for a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again.

A Song for the Snow Lion Trailer (2026)

05 September 2026

As the Himalayan glaciers vanish, a cellist and a Bhutanese folk singer come together across cultures and generations to honour an ancient story passed down through the ages, and to help protect the sacred mountains and glaciers that inspired it.

Hema Hema Trailer (2016)

10 August 2016

The dazzling new film from Bhutanese lama and filmmaker Khyentse Norbu (The Cup, Travellers and Magicians) chronicles a sacred jungle ritual whose masked, anonymous participants seek after complete self-knowledge — or descend into thievery, violation, and murder.

Vara: A Blessing Trailer (2014)

05 June 2014

In a small Indian village, Lila is learning to dance from her mother, Devadasi, a Bharatanatyam dancer.

Tales of Taipei Trailer (2024)

30 August 2024

A heartfelt piece that tells the stories of Taipei streets, people and communities. From ten directors across the globe, creating ten unique stories of Taipei, through various backgrounds, delivering the same heartfelt message.

My Sweet Pala Trailer (2025)

28 October 2025

Born to Tibetan immigrant parents in America, 11-year-old Pema has always felt the protective embrace of her close-knit community, and the overprotective eye of her father, Kelsang.