Premiere Short-Film Screening "Tibet in Flames"

About:

"Tibet in Flames" is a semi-autobiographical narrative story about the struggle of a young Tibetan who was forced to flee his country, escaping the tyrannical rule of the Chinese government. His love for his country and the belief that every person has the right to speak freely from their mind drives him to make the ultimate sacrifice.

TRAILER:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZSaf6wnoUs

The Impact:

Tibet is on the verge of massive destruction, led by the few leaders of China who rule the communist regime. They have declared war on the people of Tibet, which implies a similar military action that happened in Beijing 1989 at Tiananmen Square, a massacre that lead to the unnecessary deaths of many college students. The current situation in Tibet is critical and must be addressed immediately and humanely. This film will send a message; it is never too late to do the right thing and stand up against oppression. I believe greed is the source of abusing power for evil purposes.

Director:

I moved to many places without choice.  It was this personal experience that exemplified the struggle of my people all over the world.  The world is filled with millions of exiled peoples whose plights are as obscure as they are tragic.  Understanding the power of media, I used my camcorder to record footage from the Everest base camp to the deepest valleys of Tibet, my native land.  Coming to the United States gave me the strength and opportunity to broaden my knowledge in media.  After being a Tibetan refugee for four years, I’ve dared to make a film in English to convey one of the many tactics that several Tibetans have made to have their voices heard—self-immolations. We are currently experiencing the biggest waves of self-immolations in this digital age.  As a result, we are at the peak of our struggle to make a difference for generations to come.  This film is dedicated to the numerous martyrs (currently at 35) who have doused themselves and who have consciously drank kerosene to make flames explode from within, a symbolic gesture of their truly altruistic endeavors.  This film, “Flames of Tibet” (2012), was inspired by these self-immolators who have protested against one of the biggest world powers with non-violence. The characters are also inspired by individuals I’ve met in my lifetime.  This film is a representation of how I want my voice to be heard about the place I’ve had to leave, my homeland, my Tibet.