CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 43m

Words of My Perfect Teacher

85%(2)IMDbDocumentary

Three students seek the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist master, soccer aficionado and filmmaker Khyentse Norbu in this captivating documentary, which takes viewers on a journey from the World Cup in Germany to the isolated Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan. Bernardo Bertolucci and Steven Seagal make appearances in the film, and the world music soundtrack is provided by Sting, Tara Slone and Joydrop, Steve Tibbetts, U.Man.Tek, Kunga 19 and many others.

Directed byLesley Ann Patten

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2003
Revenue
$20,000
Studios
ZIJI Film & Television

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Khyentse Norbu

Khyentse Norbu

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Lesley Ann Patten
Lesley Ann Patten

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