Two Danish filmmakers travel to Sri Lanka to document Jan Erik Hansen, a former HIV researcher who has become a Buddhist monk, but their project takes an unexpected turn.
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Two Danish filmmakers travel to Sri Lanka to document Jan Erik Hansen, a former HIV researcher who has become a Buddhist monk, but their project takes an unexpected turn.
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Jan Erik Hansen, a former Danish HIV researcher, now lives as a Buddhist monk named Bhante in the mountains of Sri Lanka. Filmmakers Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen travel to document his life and teachings. Hansen has gained a following through his YouTube channel, where he answers questions from people worldwide. As the filmmakers engage with him, their vision for the project diverges from Hansen's intentions, leading to unexpected challenges in their collaboration.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jan Erik Hansen, a monk in Sri Lanka.
- Follow Danish filmmakers navigating unexpected challenges.
- See the clash of visions in documentary filmmaking.
Did You Know
- Jan Erik Hansen has transitioned from a Danish HIV researcher to a monk.
- The monk, known as Bhante, has a popular YouTube channel with many followers.
- Mira Jargil and Christian Sønderby Jepsen are the filmmakers behind this project.
- The film was released in 2023.
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Who is Jan Erik Hansen?
Jan Erik Hansen is a renowned Danish HIV researcher who became a Buddhist monk known as Bhante.
Where is Jan Erik Hansen living as a monk?
He is living as a monk in the mountains of Sri Lanka.
What is the focus of Jan Erik Hansen's YouTube channel?
His YouTube channel features him answering life questions from people around the world.
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