
Words of My Perfect Teacher
2003, English. Directed by Lesley Ann Patten.
Three students seek the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist master, soccer aficionado and filmmaker Khyentse Norbu in this captivating documentary, which takes viewers on a journey from the World Cup in Germany to the isolated Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan. Bernardo Bertolucci and Steven Seagal make appearances in the film, and the world music soundtrack is provided by Sting, Tara Slone and Joydrop, Steve Tibbetts, U.Man.Tek, Kunga 19 and many others.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 2003
- Country
- Canada
- Box office
- $20K
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Words of My Perfect Teacher runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Words of My Perfect Teacher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2003. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Words of My Perfect Teacher?
If you liked Words of My Perfect Teacher, try The Class of ‘92, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Words of My Perfect Teacher?
Words of My Perfect Teacher (2003) was directed by Lesley Ann Patten and stars Khyentse Norbu.