Words of My Perfect Teacher (2003)
- 7.0
- 103 mins
- Documentary
Storyline
A filmmaker sets out make a film sbout her Tibetan Buddhist teacher, meets all kinds of interesting people who tell their version of what suffering is. Things aren't as much fun as she thought it was going to be. But she learns a lot about herself in the meantime.—ggn
Plot Keywords
filmmaker, follower, buddhist, guru, steven seagal, engaging, inspiring, germany, bhutan, united states, buddhism, world cup, 9/11 attacks, reincarnation, quest, discovery, 2000s
Short Review
Perhaps Patten is trying to do to us what Rinpoche does to his followers, but the film's meandering structure and intrusive narration detract from the focus on the master.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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