S2.E6 ∙ Women in Magic

Shot over 8 years, I AM NOT A ROCK STAR follows the tumultuous coming-of-age story of Juilliard trained concert pianist Marika Bournaki (age 12 to 20).

Set in Northern Nepal, during the climax of the civil war that consumed thousands of lives and caused an unprecedented loss and damage to property,

The story of four children who come from a broken home and troubled family. They have grown up without a father figure in their life. They found the local football community as their Second Home. Football has led them to find purpose in their lives, giving them enthusiasm to achieve their dreams and goals in life.

One cold day in winter, In Dharamsala before dawn, a ray of light grew. The exile of 44 people arrived from mainland Tibet. Dharamsala is where exiles finally arrive via Nepal across the Himalayas away from Tibet, Today,the car carried the exiles again to a temporary refugee camp in Dharamsala. Reasons of exile are various- 'For freedom', 'To glance at Dalai Lama XIV', and 'To receive an education as Tibetan'. However, exiles family will need to be apart even if they are young children, to avoid danger.After being protected at a temporary refugee camp, refugees are sent to schools and temples in accordance with the age and occupation, with the residence of India. Keeping the feelings of longing for home in each heart,they follow the path to live vigorously in each place. This is the true documentary film which shot Tibetan exiles surviving with integrity despite of the drama of the times for three years.

All the promotional videos Marillion made during their time signed to EMI (1982-1995).