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<i>The True Story Of A Man Whose Struggle Would Lead A Nation.</i><br /><br /> Praised as one of the best films of the year, <i>Kundun</i> is a motion picture masterpiece directed by five-time Academy Award®-nominated director Martin Scorsese. It's the incredible true story of one of the world's most fascinating leaders - Tibet's Dalai Lama - and his daring struggle to rule a nation at one of the most challenging times in its history. <br><br> Powerful told and set against the backdrop of world politics - the films' release created an international uproar! Featuring a striking, Oscar®-nominated score by renowned composer Philip Glass, this extraordinary motion picture has been greeted with both controversy and worldwide acclaim - experience it for yourself!
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. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since. Written by Deki
In 1937, in a remote area of Tibet close to the Chinese border, a two year old child is identified as the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, the compassionate Buddha. Two years later, the child is brought to Lhasa where he is schooled as a monk and as head of state amidst the color and pageantry of Tibetan culture. The film follows him into adulthood: when he is 14, the Chinese invade Tibet and he is forced into a shaky coalition government; he travels to China to meet with a cynical Mao; and, finally, in 1959, ill and under siege, he flees to India. Throughout, he has visions of his people's slaughter under Chinese rule. Written by { }
A change of pace for director Martin Scorsese, this biopic about the life of the Dalai Lama was filmed with a cast of unknowns in Morocco when film crews were forbidden to enter Tibet. The Lama's escape during the Chinese invasion, meetings with Chairman Mao and eventual exile in India are vividly depicted with Oscar-nominated cinematography (by Roger Deakins), music (by Philip Glass), costumes and art direction.
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When I first saw this film, it was in the tiniest screening room they had, tucked waa-a-y back in the corner of the theater. My boyfriend and I were among about 6 people in the theater that afternoon, and even then I considered it a shame that this film got so little attention. Kundun is the story of the young 14th Dalai Lama growing up as supreme Spiritual Leader in early 20th century Tibet. As a Scorsese film, Kundun is outstanding in its quiet, humble soulfulness. The sharp cinematography, combined with a brooding but brilliant score by Philip Glass (one of his best), gives the film a transcendent beauty, particularly the wide, austere shots of the Himalayan architecture, natural and man-made. Kundun captures all the mystical essence of Tibetan Buddhism. Even if you're not all that acquainted with Buddhism, you cannot help but appreciate the generosity of spirit that went into the making of this film, and even more astounding is that it's a true story about a REAL, LIVE holy man who must watch his country fall to the Mao and the formidable Chinese Red Army. Far from being a *complete* indictment of the Chinese government (though they deserve a good share), I felt the film was balanced in it's treatment of the invasion. At one point, the young Dalai Lama has a vision where he speaks with the spirit of a war-weary Chinese general-- very moving in it's illustration of true compassion, even toward a so-called "enemy". The characterization of Mao isn't all that flattering, actually a little creepy in a way, and is probably another reason the Chinese government raised such a snit when this film was released. The ??non-actor? Tibetan actors, some even related to the Dalai Lama himself, lend the film even more honesty. There are moments in this film that will stay with your for years. Go ahead - Rent it.
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This film about the life of the 14th Dalai Lama is extremely gorgeous in sight, sound & subject. The most engrossing part is the 2nd hour when Kundun becomes an adult and must deal with the crisis of Maoist China reclaiming Tibet. The actor who portrays the young man Kundun is a novice, yet has the presence of calm, righteousness, wisdom & compassion that one would expect of the Dalai Lama. All of film??s actors are outstanding. I love Scorsese's style, such as in Casino, yet he doesn't rely on his old tricks here. If you're looking for his signature camera work, keep an eye out for a lovely sequence in which the child Kundun runs with his brother through the temple in Llaasa. At times I felt the movie was a little too conscious of its own beauty, but in the end I could forgive it simply because it was so beautiful - not just visually, but also thematically. Symbols of humility, devotion, impermanence & rebirth appear throughout the film and are exquisitely summarized at the end.
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