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Monk with a Camera
“Dandy. Playboy. Seeker.”
7.2 / 10• 2014• 1h 30m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Nicholas Vreeland walked away from a worldly life of privilege to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Grandson of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland and apprentice of photographer Irving Penn, Nicholas' life changed drastically upon meeting one of the Dalai Lama's teachers. Soon thereafter, he gave up his glamorous life to live in a monastery in India, ultimately returning to his roots in photography to help his fellow monks rebuild their monastery.
Cast & Crew
NV
Nicholas Vreeland
Self
Lead
Tenzin Gyatso
Self
Richard Gere
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Guido Santi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Monk with a Camera is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
