Cinema of Bhutan
The cinema of Bhutan is a small[1] but currently emerging industry,[2] dating back to the mid 1990s.[1] It has been supported by government officials and different businesses since then.[3]
The country's film industry is highly influenced by neighboring India's Bollywood, with most Bhutanese films being adaptations of Indian ones or based on the Bollywood format.[1] Recently, however, there have been calls by local filmmakers for a tilt towards originality in Bhutanese cinema. Many films have now started to blend Indian cinema with local Buddhist teachings and traditions, and Bollywood films are now rarely seen in Bhutanese cinema halls after more than a decade of domination.[1][2] Storytelling based on Buddhist oral history and supernatural beliefs are increasingly influencing Bhutanese cinematic structure.[4] In 2003, Travellers and Magicians was the first feature film to be entirely shot within Bhutan. As of 2011, Bhutan's film industry produces an average of thirty films a year.[3]
By 2012, Thimpu had six cinema halls.[5]
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References
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