Bhutan - Glücksland im Wandel (2019)
Overview
It was only in the 2000s that the population of Bhutan discovered television and the Internet, as well as the first democratic elections. Near the capital Thimphou, one of the fastest-developing cities in Southeast Asia, live some 20,000 nomadic yak herders.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | de |
| Popularity | 0.0388 |
Directed By
Irja von Bernstorff
Crew
Sonam Rinzin
Irja von Bernstorff
Irja von Bernstorff
Kinley Tshering
TOP CAST
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