Kundun (1997)

Kundun

  • 1997
  • 134 min
  • Biography, Drama, History
  • 74/100

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.

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 7 wins & 13 nominations total

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