Kundun with Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong: DVD Cover

    Kundun Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

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    • DVD Release Date: 10/14/1998
    • Original Release: 1997
    • Rating: Rated PG13
    • Sales Rank: 15,881

    Viewer Rating: (4 ratings)

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    Dolby Digital 5.1 audio; Theatrical trailer; Chapter search

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    0. Chapter Selection
    1. Program Start/Credits [:18]
    2. Family Circle [:19]
    3. Visitor [:46]
    4. Taking Possession [1:56]
    5. Ceremonial Welcome [3:42]
    6. The Summer Palace [3:44]
    7. Holy Teeth [3:37]
    8. Shaman [2:50]
    9. Prophesied Death [4:10]
    10. Politics And Religion [4:12]
    11. Envoy From China [6:56]
    12. Stolen Silence [3:01]
    13. Visit To The Motherland [4:06]
    14. Old Home [3:34]
    15. Time For Resistance [1:36]
    16. Journey [2:43]
    17. Refuge [8:02]
    18. End Credits [3:19]

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    Editorial Reviews

    This Martin Scorsese film drama detailing the Dalai Lama's life story was in development for seven years, with the Dalai Lama having input into the 14 screenplay drafts by Melissa Mathison (The Black Stallion, E.T.). With four actors portraying the Dalai Lama at different ages, Scorsese's chronicle begins in 1933 with the death of the 13th Dalai Lama. Born in a remote area, the new Dalai Lama (seen at ages two and five in early sequences) is observed by monks who determine that he is the 14th reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion. In 1944 the Dalai Lama uses newsreels and Western magazines to study WWII events, and as the war ends, he is forced to deal with Chinese Communist aggression. Protests from the Dalai Lama in 1949 are ignored as Mao (Robert Lin) maintains a military stranglehold on Tibet, eventually forcing the Dalai Lama to flee to Dharmsala, India. With a $28 million budget, Scorsese re-created Tibet's tragedy by filming in south-central Morocco with a cast of nonprofessional Tibetan actors. Second unit work took place at locations in Idaho and British Columbia. Avant-garde composer Philip Glass contributed a score with hypnotic, ritualistic overtones. Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

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    June 27, 2002: Both visually and musically hypnotic. A beautiful tapestry of history and entertainment. A movie with real soul.

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    July 23, 2000: As Martin Scorcese wrote, the main point of this movie is how does a non-violent, peaceful man and his country deal with the threats and violence surrounding them. The struggle for inner peace, forgiveness and tolerance is tested every day - especially in our fast-paced anonymous society. This movie makes you want to strive for that kind of acceptance and resolve. The scenery and cinematography itself is beautiful enough to hold your attention.

    This review was written about the VHS edition.