Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Dalai Lama (Adult)
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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.
- $28 million
- Philip Glass
- December 25, 1997 (United States)
- Barbara De Fina
The film tells the story of the Dalai Lama, from his childhood recognition as the reincarnation of the Buddha, to his escape from Tibet and his exile in India. It also depicts his encounters with the Chinese leader Mao and his visions of the Tibetan people's suffering.
Told through the eyes of His Holiness, "Kundun" brings to life the account of the Dalai Lama's early life, from childhood through the Chinese invasion of Tibet and his journey into exile.
- (665)
- Martin Scorsese
- PG-13
- Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Jan 16, 1998 · Roger Ebert praises the visuals and music of Scorsese's film about the life of the 14th Dalai Lama, but criticizes its lack of drama and humanity. He compares it to a religious painting and a mass by Bach, but not to a movie.
Oct 18, 2023 · Martin Scorsese made Kundun in 1997, his only film about the 14th dalai lama, with the approval and guidance of the spiritual leader. The film depicts his life from childhood to exile, using nonprofessional Tibetan actors and a haunting score by Philip Glass.
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Dec 25, 1997 · A historical drama directed by Martin Scorsese about the life of the Dalai Lama, who was forced to flee Tibet after a Chinese invasion. The film follows his childhood, his escape, and his exile in India.
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