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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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Jan 16, 1998 · Kundun. 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.
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
Oct 18, 2023 · Released in between ‘Casino’ and ‘Bringing Out the Dead,’ ‘Kundun’ might seem like a departure for the master of mob movies—but his career wouldn’t be complete without it
Dec 8, 2022 · It's been 25 years since Martin Scorsese made "Kundun" and inspired an almighty political battle between Disney and the Communist government of China, and it's time one of his most underseen...
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.
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...
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- Drama
- PG-13
