Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Monk and the Gun” showing May 24-30 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
“The Monk and the Gun” captures the wonder and disruption as Bhutan becomes one of the world’s youngest democracies.
Known throughout the world for its extraordinary beauty and its emphasis on Gross National Happiness, the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was the last nation to connect to the internet and television. And if that weren’t enough change, the King announced shortly afterwards that he would cede his power to the people via their vote and a new form of government: Democracy.
An elderly lama (Kelsang Choejey), recognizing that extraordinary change is about to sweep through his country, is troubled by the possible outcomes. He instructs his young disciple Tashi (Tandin Wangchuk) to set forth into the kingdom and bring him two guns before the full moon to “set it right.”
The young monk is perplexed by his guru’s request, and his familiarity with guns is based solely on images from the only film available on television: James Bond. His quest brings him into contact with a scheming American gun collector Ron (Harry Einhorn), leading to a most unexpected outcome.
“Brilliant! An uplifting, one-of-a-kind film.” — Next Best Picture
“A sly critique of Western influence with a humorous and hugely satisfying finale.” — Variety
“The Monk and the Gun” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre May 24-30. Showtimes will be Friday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, May 25, 26, 27 and 30 at 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday and Wednesday, May 28 and 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.