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Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction)

January 12, 2023 1h 34m

Released 3 years ago in 2023. Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) is a documentary film. directed by Mirka Duijn.

Synopsis

Does Shangri-La really exist? Mirka Duijn goes in search of the answer in this travelogue-cum-investigation. She travels to the mountains of Tibetan China and digs into the archives to unravel the history of this mythical place. At first sight, the answer is obvious: British author James Hilton invented Shangri-La for his 1933 novel Lost Horizon, in which four characters crash land in the Kunlun Mountains and later find a magnificent monastery—a paradise on earth.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 12, 2023 3 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
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Language NL Original language
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Country Netherlands + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) about?

Does Shangri-La really exist? Mirka Duijn goes in search of the answer in this travelogue-cum-investigation. She travels to the mountains of Tibetan China and digs into the archives to unravel the ...

Who directed Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction)?

Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) was directed by Mirka Duijn.

How long is Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction)?

Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) released?

Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) was released on January 12, 2023 in theaters.