Unmistaken Child
by Nati Baratz, 2008, 102 minutes.
In English, Tibetan, Hindi and Nepali with English subtitles.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010, 7:00 pm
***Presented as part of Asian Film Festival 2010: Visualizing Tibet***
Spurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium, 600 S. Gregory Street, Urbana, IL
Discussion led by Alexander L. Mayer (Associate Professor, East Asian Languages and Cultures and Religious Studies, UI)
Description:
Unmistaken Child follows a Tibetan monk’s four-year search for the reincarnation of his beloved teacher, which leads to a remarkable quest on foot, mule and even helicopter, through breathtaking landscapes and remote traditional Tibetan villages. Along the way, he listens to stories about young children with special characteristics, and performs rarely seen ritualistic tests designed to determine the likelihood of reincarnation.
Resources
Official website: Unmistaken Child
Unmistaken Child Film Trailer
Reviews
New York Times
Awards
Full Frame Inspiration Award, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, 2009
Anne Dellinger Special Jury Award, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, 2009
The Charles E. Guggenheim Emerging Artist Award (Honorable Mention), Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, 2009
Best Documentary Feature, River Run Film Festival, 2009
Special Jury Prize, Independent Film Festival of Boston, 2009