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Dechen Roder

Director
Dechen Roder is a Bhutanese actress, director, and screenwriter known for her work in Bhutanese cinema. She made her directorial debut with the film "Lo Sum Choe Sum" in 2006, which received critical acclaim. Roder has since directed several successful films, including "Honeygiver Among the Dogs" in 2016. She has been recognized for her contributions to Bhutanese cinema and has received awards for her work as a filmmaker.

Films

Honeygiver Among the Dogs

Honeygiver Among the Dogs

By Dechen Roder

2016 | 136 min | Crime

Buddhist noir: In Buthan the undercover police officer Kinley investigates the disappearance of a Buddhist abbess, who is known as "the demon".

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