The Cup

In The Cup (original title ཕོར་པ། or Phörpa), two young Tibetan refugees arrive at a monastery in exile in India. Its serene atmosphere is disrupted by soccer fever, the chief instigator being a young student, the soccer enthusiast Orgyen. Determined to see the finals of the World Cup, he sets out to organize the rental of a TV set for the monastery. The enterprise becomes a test of solidarity, resourcefulness, and friendship for the students and monks.

Overview

The Cup connects with current events through lessons on refugees and the politics of production. Explore Tibetan Culture, Buddhism, Media Literacy and much more with these lessons across the curriculum.

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  • Type: Documentary Feature Film
  • Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8
  • Rating: G
  • Ages: 3–7, 8–12, 13–17, 18–24, 25+, All Ages
  • Run time: 60–119 minutes

Where to Watch

The Cup is available on Amazon and other streaming platforms. Or buy it on Blu-rayDVD or VHS.

Curriculum Guide

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Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines

These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.

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Glossary of Film Terms

The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for the Film Literacy lessons that are part of this curriculum guide.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about teaching with UN SDGs. This curriculum guide connects to the following SDGs.
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