Films by Irja von Bernstorff

Germany 2016, 81 min
by Irja von Bernstorff

Cultural barriers and tensions arise between German filmmaker Irja and Bhutanese farmer Sangaywhen they team up to create a fictional yet educational TV series to encourage the new generation tocreate value in rural areas instead of emigrating to the big cities. Their differences mirror Bhutan’shardships implementing sustainable growth after centuries of isolation. Both, individuals and country,must find a way to collaborate if they are to keep their identity but join the world scene.