Tanka
"An Animated Vision of the Tibetan Book of the Dead"
Originally released in 1976. Tanka is a animation film. directed by David Lebrun. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"Tanka" means, literally, "a thing rolled up". Photographed from Tibetan scroll paintings of the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries, Tanka is a cyclical vision of ancient gods and demons, an animated journey through the image world of the Tibetan Book of the Dead.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Night Fire Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanka about?
"Tanka" means, literally, "a thing rolled up". Photographed from Tibetan scroll paintings of the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries, Tanka is a cyclical vision of ancient gods and demons, an animate...
Who directed Tanka?
Tanka was directed by David Lebrun.
How long is Tanka?
Tanka has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Tanka released?
Tanka was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.