Xi Ma la Ya Wang Zi
- Alternative title
- Prince of the Himalayas, The
- Synopsis
- Feature film. A version of Hamlet set in Tibet. Under the shadow of the Himalayas, the young prince Lhamoklodan learns of his father’s mysterious death and returns to the Kingdom Jiaobo. Troubled by his mother’s sudden remarriage to his uncle Kulo-ngam, he swears to find the truth of his father’s death. His obsession of revenge overwhelms his spirit and shadows his love to Odsaluyang. When he points his sword at the new king, Queen Nanm finally tells her beloved son, Lhamoklodan, the true identity of his uncle. In the struggle to face his destiny and fight his demons, a new king is born. [Synopsis adapted form IMDb entry].
- Language
- Tibetan
- Country
- China
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 2006
- Duration
- 108 mins
Credits
- Cinematographer
- Hou Yong
- Music
- He Xuntian
- Production Design
- Suyalatu
- Cast
Dobrgyal Kulo-ngam Purba Rgyal Prince Lhamoklodan Zomskyid Nanm
Additional Details
- Production type
- Fiction Films
- Plays
- Hamlet
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- In Tibetan language with English subtitles.
- Reviews
- Assessment on Bardfilm: http://bardfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/preliminary-impressions-of-prince-of.html (accessed 12/2015).
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Kino Lorber
- contact@kinolorber.com
- Web
- http://www.kinolorber.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 212 629 6880
- Fax
- + 1 212 714 0871
- Address
- Suite 503
339 West 39th Street
New York
NY 10018
USA - Notes
- See also Kino Lorber Education (qv) - also publish under other labels including Kino Classics, Alive Minds Cinema and Redemption Films.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Xi Ma la Ya Wang Zi". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76819 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)