Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) (2023)

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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.

Director: Nina Spiering, Mirka Duijn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Mirka Duijn
Editing: Mirka Duijn
Country: Netherlands, Sweden
Language: Nederlands, English, བོད་སྐད་།
Original Language: nl

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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 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.
Who directed Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction)?
Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) was directed by Nina Spiering, Mirka Duijn.
How long is Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction)?
Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction)?
Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) is a Documentary film.
Where was Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) produced?
Shangri-La (Paradise Under Construction) was produced in Netherlands, Sweden.