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The Cup

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Also known as Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche

1999 film by Khyentse Norbu

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The Cup, also known as Phörpa, is a 1999 comedy film directed by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, who also wrote the screenplay. Produced by Jeremy Thomas, the movie features cast members Orgyen Tobgyal and Neten Chokling. It originates from Australia and Bhutan, with production companies including Palm Pictures, Coffee Stain Productions, and HanWay Films. The narrative is set in India during the 1990s and focuses on association football, exile, and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

The film is presented in Tibetan and has a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released on October 28, 1999, and is available via video on demand. The story centers on monks and Buddhist monasteries, with a tagline stating, "Buddhism is their philosophy. Soccer is their religion." It received a rating of G and was nominated for the European Film Award for Best Non-European Film. Critical reception includes a Metascore of 70 and a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 84%.

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Film · TMDB

6.6

While the World Cup is being played in France, two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery in India. The atmosphere of serene contemplation is soon disrupted by soccer fever, as the two students desperately seek a TV to watch the final.

Released: 1999-10-2893 minDir: Khyentse NorbuComedy

Cast

  • Orgyen Tobgyal as Geko
  • Neten Chokling as Lodo
  • Jamyang Lodro as Orgyen
  • Lama Chonjor as Abbot
  • Lama Godhi as Old Lama
  • Jamyang Nyima as Sleeping Monk

Themes

  • sports
  • monk
  • world cup
  • tibetan
  • buddhist monastery

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Ratings

IMDb

6.9/10

3,465 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

84%

Metacritic

70/100

Year
1999
Runtime
93 min
Genres
Comedy, Sport
Rated
G
Awards
6 wins & 4 nominations total

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
Bhutan
Original language
Tibetan
Narrative location
India
Duration
93
FilmAffinity ID
281922
Distribution format
video on demand
Image
Busan-PIFF-Film.festival-01.jpg
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publication date
1999-10-28
set in period
1990s
title
Phörpa
review score
70/100
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