From the World Cup to the mountain kingdom of Bhutan, this lively and often funny documentary follows three students on a quest for wisdom. The only catch is their teacher:Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Norbu Rinpoche, the reincarnation of a 19th century Tibetan Buddhist master and the soccer-obsessed director of the acclaimed films The Cupand Travellers & Magicians. Filmmaker Lesley Ann Patten catches the brilliant and unconventional lama on the go in London, Bhutan, Canada and New York, and the travels with this energetic and charismatic teacher set the stage for a dynamic and intimate adventure. With special guest appearances by Bernardo Bertolucci and Steven Seagal, as well as a driving world-beat soundtrack, Words of My Perfect Teacher is both irreverent and enlightening, providing a close encounter with a fascinating teacher (and filmmaker) who defies convention or description.
Playing at the Gene Siskel Film Center on January 27 & 31. Click HERE for details.
