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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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)
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
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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.
GENRES (1)
Documentary