Author: Jensen, Jon Caspar

This is the story of an ancient culture tucked away among the largest mountains in the world. It is a rugged land, one whose joyful people strive to sustain themselves against great odds. While The Art of Dying explores the treatment of death as practiced in this ancient Buddhist culture, this film is more a celebration of life!The slow-moving scenes let one soak up the extraordinary images, while the dialogue reflects the voice of the local people: simple villagers, the king of Mustang, and Buddhist monks. Anyone interested in Tibet, its people, and its culture, will find this to be a deeply moving film.