Short Film
Whose Sacred Land?
Whose Sacred Land? is a short documentary about a sacred land struggle in Sikkim, India between indigenous Buddhist and Nepali Hindus in the wakes of post-colonialism, spiritual tourism and becoming part of the Indian government.
( Aug 19th 2009, 08:35 AM ) says:
A very well made movie...touches on a very important issue...the site's great as well!
( Aug 23rd 2009, 11:47 PM ) says:
Hmmm... this documentary does pick up a serious issue. I guess, living in Patan for all my life, this comes to me as a shock: this blatant disregard of other's religion. I could not help but feel bitter at the ongoing spats between the Hindus and the Buddhists. It might only be me, but here in Patan, we have seen a perfect synthesis between the two. A Patane Newar is not only Hindu, but is Buddhists as well and the same can be said of the Buddhists: we celebrate all festivals equally and with the same enthusiasm. Buddha is just another Vishnu incarnate and Vishu, another Buddha.
I guess the folks at the Himalayan Kingdom have to learn something from us.
And, I don't think the acquisition part where the nincompoop of a man wants to climb 'what's that, oh yes, Jesus's thing, oh his body' and want's to sit on laps of Shiva, that was unnecessary.
While I commend the makers, they are more or less trying to merit their work by including a tad too controversial topic to make it, as it were, a hot cake. That's not going to work. I'm not buying their argument.
( Aug 26th 2009, 09:14 PM ) says:
to Looza Mahaju: u can't expect a short film to cover everything. it just shows a glimpse. i for one liked this film because it touches on it even tho it doesnt cover all angles. maybe what u r trying to say is that its a bit biased??
( Aug 27th 2009, 07:16 AM ) says:
Nice. Being a Nepali, I regret the fact that our citizens are possibly creating a religious conflict abroad. Also, I would assume that there are certain civil liberty organizations in India that can assist in filing a suit in a court system if they due have that amendment in the constitution.
Hope to see more from you.
( Aug 27th 2009, 03:43 PM ) says:
To Sudip: Nope, I don't think the documentary is biased, per say. This is one sided, yes, but to the point of despair. Given the time frame of the piece, it does a good job of presenting its views. However, the way through which the makers try to do that is, well, to put it mildly, not very thoughtful. The provocations on the part of that dude (the one I referred to in my early comments) was uncalled for. That's what I'm trying to say. And, for that and rather presenting an 'incomplete' point of view, I'm not buying their argument.
( Aug 27th 2009, 09:25 PM ) says:
to Looza Mahaju: i disagree. i tihnk that was an important part of the movie, it showed a different perspective. i think u didn't like the film because it showed nepali hindus in a bad light. i'm a nepali but i know our people are not going to be fair all the time. it happens. but yeah i agree that the film could have touched or elaborated more on the issue.
( Aug 27th 2009, 11:27 PM ) says:
To Sudip: Ehh... That's not it. No, it's not the part that you've mentioned. If I want to put a finger on anything, it'd be the dude who wants to climb on 'Jesus's whatnot' and 'sit on Shiva's lap'. That bit did it for me. If that's not indecency, I don't know what is.
( Sep 1st 2009, 09:03 AM ) says:
to Looza Mahaju: yea, that part, well he's just comparing plus i think he doesn't meant to imply that. i think it's a language problem. it could be misinterpreted but i still don't see how that would offend others. i think that part was meant to compare, and he's not implying what you think he is...in my opinion.
( Mar 19th 2010, 08:17 PM ) says:
Very nice.Leave..
( Mar 19th 2010, 08:18 PM ) says:
Thanks.Super paylasmissin
cultureunplugged is a cool site...just checked it out. and leave sikkim alone!!!