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199523 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Tibetan Recollections

199523 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A personal audio-visual notebook captures everyday life in Tibet from 1988 to 1995, focusing on light, detail, and memories.

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Manfred Neuwirth

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A personal audio-visual notebook captures everyday life in Tibet from 1988 to 1995, focusing on light, detail, and memories.

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Manfred Neuwirth

Manfred Neuwirthdirector

Manfred Neuwirth

Manfred Neuwirthwriter

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Tibet serves as the backdrop for a personal audio-visual notebook created from 1988 to 1995. Director Manfred Neuwirth captures everyday scenes and moments of life in the region. The documentary features light, details, and the beauty of the ordinary. It reflects on memories from these years and the experiences that shaped them. Neuwirth offers a unique perspective on a place rich in culture and tradition.

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