Wheel of Time
At a glance
Wheel of Time is an 80-minute documentary film about Tibetan Buddhism, directed by Werner Herzog and released in 2003. Its title points to the Kalachakra sand mandala, which recurs as an image through the film. The work brings together a religious subject, a recurring visual motif, and Herzog’s direction. It is listed as a United Kingdom and German production and is in English. Lucki Stipetić is its producer. The film may be a useful starting point for viewers seeking documentaries connected with Tibetan Buddhism or interested in how a recurring image can give a documentary a point of reference. Its listed release date is January 1, 2003.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in Tibetan Buddhism, documentaries by Werner Herzog, or films featuring the Kalachakra sand mandala.
What is good
- About Tibetan Buddhism
- Directed by Werner Herzog
- Runs 80 minutes
- Features a recurring Kalachakra sand mandala image
What to know first
- Listed as a United Kingdom and German production
- In English
Verdict
Wheel of Time connects its exploration of Tibetan Buddhism with the recurring image of a Kalachakra sand mandala. It is an 80-minute English-language documentary directed by Werner Herzog.
Details
- Year
- 2003wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 80 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Werner Herzogwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germanywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0331080wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q2223821· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_Time_(film)· checked 2 Oct 2026