Tanka movie poster

Tanka

"An Animated Vision of the Tibetan Book of the Dead"

January 1, 1976 0h 9m

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

📅
Release Date January 1, 1976 50 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 0h 9m 9 minutes total
🌍
Language English Original language
🎬
Country United States of America Production

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.