Genre: Documentary
Duration: 27 minutes
Produced by Plum Village
A Cloud Never Dies
A Cloud Never Dies is a biographical documentary of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh narrated by actor Peter Coyote. The documentary weaves together original film and photographic archives, telling the story of a humble young Vietnamese monk and poet whose wisdom and compassion were forged in the suffering of war.
In the face of violence, fear, and discrimination, Thich Nhat Hanh’s courageous path of engaged action reveals how insight, community, and a deep aspiration to serve the world can offer hope, peace, and a way forward for millions.
The film’s release on April 2, 2022 coincided with the release by his students of an Open Letter Calling for Peace and an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine:
Content Warning: This film includes a few brief scenes which some viewers may find upsetting (including sounds and images of war). These are intended to convey the true suffering caused by war, but they may also be triggering for some people, so please use your discretion when sharing this film with children.
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Subtitles are available in 28 languages, please turn on subtitles and choose your language of choice.
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