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200930 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fan Culture Culinary Heritage

Druk

200930 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In Bhutan, intimate interviews reveal the nation's traditions and the influence of Gross National Happiness on everyday life.

Fan Culture Culinary Heritage

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In Bhutan, intimate interviews reveal the nation's traditions and the influence of Gross National Happiness on everyday life.

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Joost Schrickxdirector

Jochanan Westracast

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Bhutan's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes unfold in Druk, a 30-minute documentary directed by Joost Schrickx. The film presents daily life in the small kingdom nestled in the Eastern Himalayas. It features intimate interviews with Bhutanese people discussing their traditions and the philosophy of Gross National Happiness that influences their governance. As Bhutan faces modernization, the film captures the efforts to maintain cultural heritage while adapting to change.

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