In this gentle and honest portrait, Buddhist nun Ani Chudrun explains what led her away from a life of celebrity, drugs and materialism to one of reflection, compassion and ritual. Shot at Ani’s home in a forest in Sussex, the film shows how one person can radically transform their life in the search for meaning.
Ani Chudrun used to present on TV. She gave up fame to be a Buddhist nun. Why?
Director: Planetary Collective
Producer: Steve Kennedy
29 November 2013
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