If it is possible to make a 'Zen' film then Oliver Stone's 'Platoon' is not
one.
Many great artists have attempted to make enlightening films, but I know of
none that have actually produced a a state of sudden spiritual
enlightenment: 'satori'. Which would qualify a film as being or attempting
to be 'Zen'.
Their are many films and film makers that are considered (in film
literature) 'Zen' but I have found none that actually are.
In fact, western art criticism often makes these kinds of mistakes when
referring to eastern philosophy.
If any one knows of a film that is actually 'Zen' please tell everyone you
know to see it immediately.
Paul Stambolis
Multimedia Producer and Mahayana Buddhist student (Khyentse lineage of
Tibetan Buddhism).
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