The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is not usually on people's radars, but with "Phörpa" ("The Cup" in English), it made an impressive movie. This look at a group of Tibetan monks hoping to acquire a TV to watch the 1998 World Cup is fun without being ridiculous. I like movies that show us cultures that we don't often get to see. To be certain, this was the first movie that Bhutan ever submitted to the Academy Awards as its nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. I recommend it.
Review of The Cup
