Drama ·History · United States of America · 1997 · 2h 14m

Kundun

Kundun poster
Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong as Dalai Lama (Adult) Tencho Gyalpo as Mother Tsewang Migyur Khangsar as Father Gyurme Tethong as Dalai Lama (Age 12) Robert Lin as Chairman Mao Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin as Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Crew
Roger Deakins — Director of Photography Thelma Schoonmaker — Editor Philip Glass — Original Music Composer Melissa Mathison — Screenplay Barbara De Fina — Producer Dante Ferretti — Production Design
Tagline

The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.

Synopsis

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. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since.

Trailer Kundun — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
chinabuddhismbuddhist monkmountaintibetlhasabuddha
Key Collaborators
Martin Scorsese Director Roger Deakins Director of Photography Thelma Schoonmaker Editor Philip Glass Original Music Composer Melissa Mathison Screenplay Barbara De Fina Producer Dante Ferretti Production Design Dante Ferretti Costume Design
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