Khru Bah Neua Chai Kositto, a Buddhist monk in Thailand's Golden Triangle, dedicates his life to helping orphaned children through boxing and cultural preservation.
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Khru Bah Neua Chai Kositto, a Buddhist monk in Thailand's Golden Triangle, dedicates his life to helping orphaned children through boxing and cultural preservation.
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Khru Bah Neua Chai Kositto, a Buddhist monk in Thailand's Golden Triangle, dedicates his life to orphaned children. He uses boxing to teach discipline and build community among these youths. The film follows his efforts to combat drug abuse and preserve traditional culture. It documents his daily activities, including training sessions and interactions with the children. "Buddha's Lost Children" premiered in Dutch cinemas in September 2006 and has received multiple awards, including the International Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the Los Angeles AFI Fest.
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- Meet Khru Bah Neua Chai Kositto, a dedicated Buddhist monk.
- See the lives of orphaned children in Thailand's Golden Triangle.
- Find out about the film's multiple award wins.
Did You Know
- The film won the International Documentary Grand Jury Prize in 2006.
- It received the Jury Award for Documentary at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2007.
- Buddha's Lost Children was released in Dutch cinemas in September 2006.
- The film has a duration of 97 minutes.
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Who directed Buddha's Lost Children?
Buddha's Lost Children was directed by Dutch filmmaker Mark Verkerk.
What is the main focus of Buddha's Lost Children?
The film focuses on Khru Bah Neua Chai Kositto, a Buddhist monk dedicated to helping orphaned children in the Golden Triangle area of Thailand.
What awards did Buddha's Lost Children win?
The film won several awards, including the International Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2006 Los Angeles AFI Fest and the Jury Award for Documentary at the 2007 Newport Beach Film Festival.
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