Tibet in Transition

Nien-Sheng Lin’s rarely seen film documents the remarkable richness and variety of Tibetan life in all its forms: its spirituality, crafts, dances, medicinal system and traditional family life all set amidst the backdrop of a breathtakingly beautiful country high in the Himalayas. The film also provides a history of Tibet and discusses the challenges it faces to preserve its culture under Chinese rule as it transitions to modern living. This pristine color print features some vibrant footage of temple interiors, traditional weaving and Tibetan dance and village life.