Kundun (1997)
- 7.0
- 2h 14min
- Biography, Drama, History, War
- 1998-01-16 (USA)
Storyline
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.
Plot Keywords
tibet, buddhism, buddhist, buddha, slaughter, bug, bullying, cannibalism, car accident, caravan, children, brother sister relationship, brother brother relationship, bravery, assassination, atomic bomb, bell, boat, bombing, bomb
Short Review
The film is, in many ways, a remarkable achievement but also a singularly undynamic entry in the director's canon.
