Abstract:

Directed by Martin Scorsese. Traces the saga of the 14th Dalai Lama from the time the two-year-old peasant child was identified as the spiritual heir of Buddha, through his education as a monk, the Chinese invasion of Tibet, his meeting with Mao, and his escape to India—and exile. Featuring an all-Tibetan cast, a haunting score by Philip Glass, and stunning cinematography, this dream-like, contemplative film is both a biography and a work of art. Note: flashes of violence. Advanced students. Color. 128 minutes. Touchstone. ©1997. Teaching guide available for this movie at teachwithmovies.org