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Kundun

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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 of Tibet. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since.

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Cast & Crew See All

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
Dalai Lama (Adult)
Gyurme Tethong
Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Awards

  • 1998 - Oscar - Best Cinematography - nominated
  • 1998 - Oscar - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration - nominated
  • 1998 - Oscar - Best Costume Design - nominated
  • 1998 - Oscar - Best Music, Original Dramatic Score - nominated

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