Dark Red Forest
Dark Red Forest
Huaqing Jin
China / 2021 / 83' / Italian premiere
Dark Red Forest
Huaqing Jin
China / 2021 / 83' / Italian premiere

20.000 Buddhist nuns live in a monastery on a snowy plateau in Tibet. Surrounded by harsh nature and secluded from the outside world, these women offer us a glimpse into their religious exploration of life’s biggest questions. Far away from their families, the nuns commit everything to reach a divine state, entrusting themselves to the guru and each other. With extraordinary intimacy, the camera nestles in with the women, who, during the 100 coldest days of the year, learn about profound matters of life and death, suffering and healing, karma and consequence. A work of visual awe and matter-of-fact spiritual inquiry, DARK RED FOREST is an exploration of the mysterious daily life of women devoted to their faith. Jin Huaqing’s film is a clarifying work of faith and philosophical inquiry, set against a forbidding landscape.

Language: Tibetan

Subtitles: Italian

Director

Huaqing Jin

World-renowned independent Chinese documentary filmmaker and educator Jin Huaqing (1980) tackles topics such as the environment, workers, and youth. Among his other films are LIVING WITH SHAME, BLOSSO WITH TEARS, LAMENT OF YUMEN, ENDLESS ROAD and THE TIBETAN GIRL. His films have been nominated in several international festivals.

Awards

Genziana d’Oro Miglior Film di Alpinismo - Premio del Club Alpino Italiano
Ed. 2022
The jury has awarded the prize for the films raw and intimate look into the life of Tibetan Nuns who expose themself to the mountain environment to seek enlightenment. Using the power of cinematic time and presence the director invites the audience into a profound space of faith and spiritual inquiry.

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