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.
Released: Dec 25, 1997
Runtime: 134 minutes
Stars: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong, Robert Lin, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
Crew: Melissa Mathison (Screenplay), Barbara De Fina (Producer), Martin Scorsese (Director), Hayat Ouled Dahhou (Hairstylist), Mirella Ginnoto (Key Hair Stylist), Bernard Bellew (Second Assistant Director)