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Kundun [DVD] [1998]
 
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Kundun [DVD] [1998]

DVD ~ Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang, Tencho Gyalpo
  • Directors: Martin Scorsese
  • Writers: Melissa Mathison
  • Producers: Barbara De Fina, Jeanne Stack, Laura Fattori, Melissa Mathison, Perry Santos
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English, Tibetan
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
  • DVD Release Date: 1 April 2004
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000634C3
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,574 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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It would be a mistake to call Kundun a disappointment, or a film that director Martin Scorsese was not equipped to create. Both statements may be true to some viewers, but they ignore the higher purpose of Scorsese's artistic intention and take away from a film that is by any definition unique. In chronicling the life of the 14th Dalai Lama, Kundun defies conventional narrative in favour of an episodic approach, presenting a sequential flow of events from the life of the young leader of Buddhist Tibet. From the moment he is recognised as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama in 1937 to his exile from Tibet in the wake of China's invasion, the Dalai Lama is seen as an enlightened spiritual figurehead. This gives the film its tone of serenity and reverence but denies us the privilege of admiring the Dalai Lama as a fascinating human character. There is a sense of mild detachment between the film and its audience, but its visual richness offers ample compensation. In close collaboration with cinematographer Roger Deakins, Scorsese filmed Kundun with great pageantry and ritual, and meticulous attention to details of costume, colour and the casting of actual Buddhist monks in the scenes at the Dalai Lama's palace. Certain images will linger in the memory for a long time, such as the Dalai Lama's nightmarish vision of standing among hundreds of dead monks, their lives sacrificed in pacifist defiance of Chinese aggression. Is this a film you will want to watch repeatedly? Perhaps not. But as a political drama and an elegant gesture of devotion, Kundun is a film of great value and inspirational beauty--one, after all, that perhaps only Scorsese could have made. --Jeff Shannon


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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good, solid biographical movie, 16 April 2006
By David Welsh (Oslo, Norway) - See all my reviews
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This film is the story of the Dalai Lama, which takes us from the point of his discovery as a child to his arrival at the Indo-Tibetan border in 1959, about to begin his exile. It is a very well-made film all round, and evokes mid-20th century Tibet very convincingly and atmospherically. It even manages to avoid grossly misrepresenting Buddhism, which is quite an achievement for a Hollywood film. This is about as good a biographical film of the Dalai Lama as one could have hoped for, definitely worth watching.
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful film, 16 Jul 2006
By Spider Monkey (UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautiful film, in both style and subject matter. The scenes and cinematography are outstanding and the story of the Dalai Lama's early life and exile are fascinating to watch. This is a great place to go if you wish to learn about this turbulent time in Tibet and isn't too biased or 'Hollywood' either. Great!
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very very good, geniune moving, 24 Dec 2005
By S. Bobyk "yojimbo71" (uk) - See all my reviews
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Very good and unusual film. Absolutely unHollywood and probably not suitable for (sadly) vast majority of public. If you want mindless action, silly love plot with another sex bomb, stupid jokes, patriotic slogans, sugary happy end etc- forget about this movie. It is all about human spirit, devotion, peace and inner awakening. Beautiful scenes and authentic surroundings just add to it. My deepest respect to director for doing this movie for rather spiritual than financial reasons as it was never going to be an another blockbuster. Masterpiece but for somebody with heart, brain and conciousness only.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful movie
I'm a great admirer of HH the 14th Dalai Lama so was curious to see what this film would be like.

I'm pleased to say it's a wonderful experience, the cinematography... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ms. L. Valentine

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT
I was very pleased to discover that this film wasnt the Scorcese dud some of the user comments and critics had suggested it to be. Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Kundun
A good biographical and spiritual film of the 14th Dalai Lama from his discovery, early life and sadly his exile. A truly great film to watch. Big up for Tibet
Published 22 months ago by Say Cool Man

4.0 out of 5 stars Twilight of a God
Directed by Martin Scorsese Kundun is a film written by Melissa Mathison which is based on the autobiographical writings of the current Dalai Lama. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Antyllus

4.0 out of 5 stars Scorsese's least seen film-not as bad as you'd like to think!
Martin Scorsese's Kundun serves the gap between Casino and Bringing down the dead. Melissa Mathieson's screenplay was based on the early chapter of the 14th Dalai Lama's life from... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by I. Thomson

4.0 out of 5 stars Good
This biographical film of the early part of the 14th Dalai Lama's life. I found the film moving and thought provoking and beautifully shot. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2007 by Mr. B. L. Rodin

2.0 out of 5 stars Am I enlightened yet?
First off, as I am neither a Buddhist or a historian, I can only judge this film on the levels of escapism and artistic merit. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2007 by R. LANGRISH

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing entry to a master's canon
In an early episode of The Sopranos two of the younger gangsters are forced to wait for entry into a nightclub when Scorcese pulls up and is ushered into the club as a VIP. Read more
Published on 22 April 2005 by Brimsley The Flabby Egg Instep

3.0 out of 5 stars Skewed vision.
A lot of criticism levelled at 'Kundun' seems to fall into 2 categories. For some purists the movie is far too Hollywood, while for a lot of movie-goers, it's just not Hollywood... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2004 by R Jess

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Biographical
I am not equipped to discuss this movie in terms of its cinematic mastery, or its place in the Scorcese canon. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2003 by C. Goff

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