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- From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems. The Tibetans refer to the Dalai Lama as 'Kundun', which means 'The Presence'. He was forced to escape from his native home, Tibet, when communist China invaded and enforced an oppressive regime upon the peaceful nation of Tibet.
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Kundun is a 1997 American epic biographical film written by Melissa Mathison and directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on the life and writings of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, the exiled political and spiritual leader of Tibet.
Jan 16, 1998 · At a midpoint in Martin Scorsese's "Kundun," the 14th Dalai Lama reads a letter from the 13th, prophesying that religion in Tibet will be destroyed by China--that he and his followers may have to wander helplessly like beggars.
Dec 21, 2023 · “Kundun” is a visually stunning movie directed by Martin Scorsese, showcasing the life of the 14th Dalai Lama and the struggles of Tibet. It received critical acclaim and shed light on Tibetan culture and the fight for independence.
In 1937, a two year old boy from a simple family is recognised as Kundun, the fourteenth reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual and political leader of Tibet Educated by the monks.
Oct 18, 2023 · ‘Kundun,’ I Liked It! The story of Martin Scorsese’s film career isn’t complete without his unlikely—though thematically consistent—telling of the story of the 14th dalai lama. By Keith...
Dec 11, 2008 · Kundun tells the story of the early life of the 14th and current Dalai Lama, born in 1935 in Amdo, Tibet (now part of Qinghai, China).
In 1937, a two-and-a-half year old boy from a simple family in Tibet was recognized as the 14th reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, and destined to become the spiritual and political leader...
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