EXCLUSIVE: The Zurich Film Festival has set Richard Gere as a star visitor for its twentieth anniversary version which runs October 3-13. Gere will attend the world premiere of Swiss documentary Wisdom of Happiness on which he’s an govt producer. Deadline has the primary trailer from the movie which options the Dalai Lama as he speaks on to the viewers, creating what’s billed “a meditative cinema expertise that resonates lengthy after.” Try the trailer above.
In Zurich, Gere will probably be accompanied by fellow exec producer Oren Moverman in addition to the Dalai Lama’s sister, Jetsun Pema and the Prime Minister of Tibet in Exile, Sikyong Penpa Tsering. Additionally in attendance would be the administrators, Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis, in addition to director of images Manuel Bauer. Autlook Filmsales is dealing with the worldwide rights to the movie, together with the U.S.
Knowledge of Happiness is described as a deeply intimate and distinctive documentary that captures the Dalai Lama, who, at almost 90, is talking on to viewers, creating a way of a non-public viewers. The Nobel laureate shares his timeless knowledge on the common pursuit of internal peace, happiness and compassion. He additionally presents sensible recommendation on learn how to navigate the challenges of the twenty first century. The movie options beforehand unreleased materials from the archives of the Tibetan authorities, telling the story of the 14th Dalai Lama. Born as Tenzin Gyatso, he was formally chosen because the religious chief of Tibet in 1940 on the age of 4.
Gere, who’s individually attending the Venice Movie Pageant this week, is not any stranger to Zurich having beforehand been honored with the Swiss fest’s Golden Icon Award for lifetime achievement. He commented, “Knowledge of Happiness is a really particular movie that we hope could have a profound impact on how we predict and really feel about ourselves and others with whom we share this stunning planet. We’re thrilled to launch its journey towards an extended and impactful life on the Zurich Movie Pageant.”
Zurich creative director, Christian Jungen, added, “We’re delighted that Richard Gere will probably be visiting us once more on the ZFF. We met him in Cannes, the place he voiced his want to enhance the world and that he would love to start out in Zurich… With Knowledge of Happiness, he presents a documentary by which the Dalai Lama advocates for better compassion in human interactions. This work moved us deeply and offered meals for thought.”
