Tenzin

Tenzin is a young Tibetan man living in Toronto, whose older brother self-immolates as a form of nonviolent protest of the treatment of Tibetans living under the current Chinese occupation. Tenzin struggles to come to terms with the loss of his brother while navigating a life with one foot in Western youth culture and the other, somewhat reluctantly in the devoted community of his fellow exiled Tibetans.

Directors: Michael LeBlanc, Josh Reichmann
Writers: Michael LeBlanc, Josh Reichmann Producers: Brian Robertson, Julie Baldassi
Executive Producers: Matt MacIsaac, Dan Sternberg
DOP: Michael LeBlanc
Editor: Michael LeBlanc
Production Designers: Elizabeth Kennedy, Katherine Salnek
Music: Colin Stetson

Cast: Tenzin Kelsang, Tenzin Yeshi, Tenzin Choekyi, Salden Kunga, and Chemi Lhamo

Preceded by a short film:

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Directed by Omolola Ajao | 14 Minutes | Drama | Toronto Premiere

A daughter immerses herself into the labour of tradition and remembrance. In this imperfect reflection, she dives into the cycles of reminiscence, and her relationship with her mother.