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DOCUMENTARY . 2014 . 1h 30m . 7.2/10

Monk with a Camera_

"Dandy. Playboy. Seeker."

Nicholas Vreeland walked away from a worldly life of privilege to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Grandson of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland and apprentice of photographer Irving Penn, Nicholas' life changed drastically upon meeting one of the Dalai Lama's teachers. Soon thereafter, he gave up his glamorous life to live in a monastery in India, ultimately returning to his roots in photography to help his fellow monks rebuild their monastery.

Starring Nicholas Vreeland, Tenzin Gyatso, Richard Gere
7.2/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Dandy. Playboy. Seeker.

Nicholas Vreeland walked away from a worldly life of privilege to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Grandson of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland and apprentice of photographer Irving Penn, Nicholas' life changed drastically upon meeting one of the Dalai Lama's teachers. Soon thereafter, he gave up his glamorous life to live in a monastery in India, ultimately returning to his roots in photography to help his fellow monks rebuild their monastery.

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Nicholas Vreeland stars as Self in Monk with a Camera.
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Year context
Monk with a Camera was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
Nicholas Vreeland walked away from a worldly life of privilege to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Grandson of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland and appre...
Monk with a Camera is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (3)

NV
Nicholas Vreeland
Self
Tenzin Gyatso
Tenzin Gyatso
Self
Richard Gere
Richard Gere
Self

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Rating
7.2/10 (10 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Monk with a Camera about?
Nicholas Vreeland walked away from a worldly life of privilege to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Grandson of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland and apprentice of photographer Irving Penn, Nicholas' life changed drastically upon meeting one of the Dalai Lama's teachers. Soon thereafter, he gave up his glamorous life to live in a monastery in India, ultimately returning to his roots in photography to help his fellow monks rebuild their monastery.
How long is Monk with a Camera?
Monk with a Camera has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Monk with a Camera?
The cast of Monk with a Camera includes Nicholas Vreeland, Tenzin Gyatso, Richard Gere.
What is the rating of Monk with a Camera?
Monk with a Camera has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

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Documentary
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