In the Room with the Filmmakers of MOLA: A Tibetan Tale of Love, Loss, and Legacy

Filmmakers Yangzom Brauen and Martin Brauen join us In the Room to talk about their powerful new documentary, MOLA: A Tibetan Story of Love and Loss, which premiered at SXSW. The film follows Yangzom’s 100-year-old grandmother, a Buddhist nun exiled from Tibet, whose final wish is to return to her homeland to die.

What unfolds is an intimate exploration of exile, faith, aging with dignity, and the complex bond between a mother and daughter. We talk about the challenges of filming a deeply personal story across three generations, capturing private moments on camera, and the unexpected turns that shaped the documentary.

This is an unforgettable conversation about storytelling, legacy, and love at the end of life.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TdHfKQA6Wpc?si=rvozE2kB9UCjQPA4
Learn more about the film: molafilm.com