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What is this film about?

For more than 60 years Tibetans have been fighting Chinese oppression. But their non-violent struggle appears to be in vain. Now, as a new form of peaceful protest, Tibetans are setting themselves on fire. Loten Namling – an exiled Tibetan and musician living in Switzerland – is deeply disturbed by such self-destructive action. So he sets off from Europe to India, on a one-man mission to meet top politicians, experts and young radicals. He himself becomes increasingly radical and is on the verge of violent protest. Finally he ends up at The Office of the Dalai Lama in India to seek the advice of the exiled Tibetan leader.

The Tibetan topic

As a film director I consider it is essential to tell the story of Loten‘s lone quest. I want to inspire thinking and to initiate debate about freedom, and on questions of violent or non-violent resistance.

Freedom of expression and religion is a fundamental human right. Almost everyone strives for self-determination. But how can such freedom be gained? What if you are faced with oppression? Do you resign – or do you resist?

And what about our attitude in general? In our cosy comfortable western society, do we even really care? When we are trading with China and doing deals with the Chinese elite? What about our responsibility?

"Tibetan Warrior" cannot change the world. But this film can perhaps impact all-importantly on our attitude towards conflicts. Over the past four years more than 130 Tibetans have set themselves on fire – but their desperate deeds have rarely hit the headlines. This film brings the bare figures to an emotional story that will make people talk about it.

How you can help

Now we need your help to finish "Tibetan Warrior" and deliver its message to the world. Join us in this campaign and you will be supporting the most essential aspect of this film – getting it seen.

Our goal is US$ 15,000 for completion.

If we do not reach this target, we will take none of the funds donated. And in turn, none of the incentives we are offering will be awarded. Your money is pledged, but only taken if we reach our goal. So please help us in getting there.

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The company – DokLab

We are a small production company from Switzerland, passionately devoted to non-fiction film making. "Tibetan Warrior" is the first feature length documentary by the director Dodo Hunziker.

The director – Dodo Hunziker

Dodo Hunziker is a film maker/producer based in Bern, Switzerland and co-founder of the DokLab production company. After studying graphic design, Dodo first worked as a video editor before becoming an impassioned documentary film maker. He studied film making in Prague and has been directing and producing films for TV and cinema since 2006.