NYAFF 2020 REVIEW: LUNANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM by Timothy Amatulli
Film in Ether - 2020
“Jigme T. Tenzing’s lens captures the gorgeous vistas in vivid detail and exhibits strong, delicate compositions both in and out of Lunana’s rustic, well-lit interiors. His work here and on other Bhutanese productions like Tashi Gyeltshen’s The Red Phallus (2018) easily solidify him as one of his country’s top cinematographers.”
REVIEW: LUNANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM by Andew Heskins
Eastern Kicks - 2019
“It’s hard not to blown away by the rugged, breathtaking landscape of the highlands, shadowed by the Himalayas, so beautifully captured by experienced cinematographer Jigme Tenzing…”
'THE RED PHALLUS’: FILM REVIEW by Clarence Tsui
The Hollywood Reporter - 2018
“The characters’ gritty rural lives, similar to those in many other countries, unfold amid Bhutan’s scenic landscapes shot by DP Jigme T. Tenzing with sturdy, unflamboyant camerawork. Poetic in appearance and earthbound in its observations about social problems in a far-flung land, The Red Phallus is a taut and gripping debut.”
‘THE FILM VS DIGITAL DEBATE IS POINTLESS’ (interview) by Sajin Shrijith
The New Indian Express - 2018
“It was quite a challenge. For Ranam, I had to adopt a completely different style, as per the directions of Nirmal Sahadev (the director). He wanted a very raw visual approach for the entire film and so we used a lot of handheld, documentary-style shots. I was operating the camera mostly on my shoulders -- I had to move a lot. And by the time I finished shooting, I felt that I had become more fit (laughs).”
RANAM REVIEW by Sajin Shrijith
The New Indian Express - 2018
“The best part of the film is, undoubtedly, the work of Bhutanese cinematographer Jigme Tenzing, whose masterful interplay of light and shadow combined with the use of cold and muted colours bring out unseen layers and emotions in a scene.”
FILM REVIEW: HONEYGIVER AMONG THE DOGS by Panos Kotzathanasis
Asian Movie Pulse - 2018
“Jigme Tenzing’s cinematography benefits this aspect to the most, with his camera captioning both the realistic and the supernatural events with a combination of artistry and realism, in a world that seems to be dominated by the shadows rather than the light, even during daytime.”
HEMA HEMA - THE BHUTANESE NARRATIVE by Dorji Wangchuk
Kuensel - 2017
“In terms of production, Hema Hema is a celebration of Bhutanese ingenuity. While the writer-director had prior experience, all other key personnel were Bhutanese youth who have not been part of major projects before. And yet, Jigme Tenzing’s cinematography is mind blowing. Having sat as jury in international film festivals I can say that it is world-class.”
'HONEYGIVER AMONG THE DOGS’: FILM REVIEW by Clarence Tsui
The Hollywood Reporter - 2016
“Transplanting film noir aesthetics into Bhutanese locations, Roder and her DP Jigme Tenzing unleash their characters in a universe of shadows: They move about in dark rooms, run down urban back-alleys, and even vast rural outdoor spaces are rendered grey and gloomy during the daytime.”
‘Hema Hema (Sing Me A Song While I Wait)’: Locarno Review by Dan Fainaru
Screen Daily - 2016
“Jigme Tenzing’s camera fully exploits the visual potential of the location, certainly one of the film’s best features…”