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Kundun (1997)

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Cinematography by Roger Deakins

PG-13134 min68 frames

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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.

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Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A dark space features a golden throne on the left and a wall tapestry. The tapestry depicts a demonic figure…Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A dimly lit monastic hall features a central altar with metal ritual objects displayed. A line of Buddhist monks…Kundun (1997) movie still: closeup — A close-up view of a person lying in a darkened room under red light. The subject looks forward with their head…Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A group of people walk through a dusty, open landscape during golden hour. They appear as dark silhouettes against…Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A vast, shallow lake stretches toward distant hills under a clear blue sky. Two Buddhist monks in vibrant red…Kundun (1997) movie still: medium — A complex sand mandala is meticulously constructed on a flat table surface. A human hand uses a tool to deposit…Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A crowded stone jetty juts into a calm lake surrounded by distant rolling hills. A large group of people in…Kundun (1997) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot focuses on the face of a young East Asian child. The background is out of focus and nondescript.Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — An ornate interior temple features a central throne and numerous seated figures in traditional attire. Multiple…Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A spacious temple interior with red seating rows and hanging decorative textile tapestries. A man in uniform walks…Kundun (1997) movie still: medium — A young boy sits on a gilded throne draped with white silk inside a room. The background features blue patterned…Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A dimly lit room with mud walls contains a stone stove and wooden beams. A group sits on floor mats eating…Kundun (1997) movie still: medium — A group of people standing on a rocky mountain path in cool daylight. A young man wearing glasses and a woolen…Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A formal lounge area features deep red velvet chairs and matching couch against white curtains. Two men in…Kundun (1997) movie still: closeup — A person in a red robe uses a telescope in a rocky, mountainous area. The circular lens of the telescope shows…Kundun (1997) movie still: wide — A rocky mountain pass features a rustic wooden sign marking a border post. A group of people walks away from the…

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