Tenzin (film)

Tenzin is a 2021 Canadian drama film, directed by Michael LeBlanc and Josh Reichmann and released theatrically in Canada in 2023.[1] The film stars Tenzin Kelsang as Tenzin, a young Tibetan Canadian man who is struggling to come to terms with the death of his older brother by self-immolation at a Tibetan independence movement demonstration.[1]

The film's cast also includes Tenzin Choekyi, Salden Kunga, Yeshi Tenzin, Chemi Lhamo, Norbu Dhundup, Mr. Tibet Sangyal, Ivan Mendez Romero and Tsesang Wangmo. The screenplay was written collaboratively by the directors and the main cast members.[2]

The film premiered in 2021 at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.[3] It had its Canadian premiere at the 2022 Canadian Film Festival,[4] where Kelsang won the award for Best Breakthrough Performance.[5]

Mara Zigler received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Costume Design at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.