Ritual Objects
Originally released in 2011. Ritual Objects is a documentary film. directed by Bari Pearlman. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Kala Rongo, a convent in the craggy mountains of Nangchen, Tibet, is home to over 300 nuns who receive spiritual and educational training. In Ritual Objects, we come across a group of nuns who demystify the iconic prayer wheel, walk us through the choreography of a customary welcoming procession, and learn how to prepare a torma, or cake offering, for an intricate tantric ceremony. A selection from Peabody Award-winning documentarian Bari Pearlman’s Nangchen Shorts series, the film brings life and action to little- and well-known Tibetan Buddhist sacraments.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BO
Production Companies
- BTG Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ritual Objects about?
Kala Rongo, a convent in the craggy mountains of Nangchen, Tibet, is home to over 300 nuns who receive spiritual and educational training. In Ritual Objects, we come across a group of nuns who demy...
Who directed Ritual Objects?
Ritual Objects was directed by Bari Pearlman.
How long is Ritual Objects?
Ritual Objects has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Ritual Objects released?
Ritual Objects was released on June 22, 2011 in theaters.