--- product_id: 16431287 title: "The Silent Holy Stones" brand: "nonepema tseden" price: "€ 8.29" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/16431287-the-silent-holy-stones store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # The Silent Holy Stones **Brand:** nonepema tseden **Price:** € 8.29 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Silent Holy Stones by nonepema tseden - **How much does it cost?** € 8.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/16431287-the-silent-holy-stones) ## Best For - nonepema tseden enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nonepema tseden brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description The place where the story took place is none other than my home village, where the mountains and waters have always haunted my dreams. I long to tell the true stories in my own way that have come up in my home village, to disclose the real looks of her, and to reveal the genuine conditions of life of the people there...a reciprocal infiltration between tradition and modernism. Pema Tseden Pema Tseden (The Search, Old Dog) is the first Tibetan graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, and this is his dramatic feature debut. Made on location in a village in the Amdo region, the film follows a young lama assigned for Tibetan New Year to attend to the seven-year-old Living Buddha (tulku) of a mountain monastery. The young lamas try to balance their strict training with explorations of the outside world through the novelty of television, and make some surprising choices. Like all great neo-realist films, The Silent Holy Stones has the immediacy of a documentary, and Tseden delivers a compelling and intimate insider s view of everyday life in his home town. Filmed on location in and around Guwa Monastery, Amdo. Written and Directed by Pema Tseden Cinematographer by Sonthar Gyal Tibetan and Mandarin (English subtitles) Grand Jury Prize Changchun Film Festival; Best Director Shanghai International Film Festival; Golden Rooster Award Best Directorial Debut (China); Official Selection Pusan International Film Festival; Official Selection Hong Kong International Film Festival; Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam; Official Selection San Francisco International Film Festival; Official Selection International Buddhist Film Festival Review A polished and enjoyable tale...delightful. --Variety ## Images ![The Silent Holy Stones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91XaIIqgJyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Tibetan Telling Tibetan Stories *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013* I found this film stunning! First saw it at a festival and have been waiting forever to get my own copy to show friends who think there are no Tibetans left in Tibet. Not only are there millions of people, but among them has emerged a sensitive artistic "voice" that draws us into the feelings of Tibetan people with compassion and humor and without overly sentimental or exaggerated exoticism. Took my breath away. Have also discovered that the director - Pema Tseden from Amdo (Qinghai) - is an author, writing in Tibetan and Chinese and that translations of his works are beginning to appear in several countries (not yet in the U.S). As I read Chinese I've been able to read a few short stories of his that I found (with some difficulty) on Chinese language Internet sites. The stories were as fresh and original as his films. (See also his film, Old Dog, a recent award winner. Very different tone than this one. And there is another that will hopefully be available from Amazon eventually, The Search.) Can't wait for more from him! Can't wait to see where he will go artistically.[If you read French, Amazon Canada can supply you a recent French translation of one of his short story collections. This is  Neige (Littérature grand format) (French Edition)  "Niege" means "snow", the title of one of the stories in the collection.[Film info: Director/Screenwriter: Pema Tseden Art Director: Actors: Young Lama (main character) Danpei Lama; Tulku Gyapontsang as the Little Living Buddha Cast primarily non-professional local people.]Director currently working on yet another film rich with Tibetan traditions and story. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars but the views of the monastery are great. *by W***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017* The story is very thin, plot wise, but the views of the monastery are great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by J***A on Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015* Nice movie --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/16431287-the-silent-holy-stones](https://www.desertcart.de/products/16431287-the-silent-holy-stones) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*