directed by: Martin Scorsese, year: 1997
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Kundun (1997) is a biographical drama directed by Martin Scorsese that traces the life of the 14th Dalai Lama from his childhood in Lhasa to spiritual leadership and forced exile after China's occupation. The film explores Tibetan culture, Buddhism, and political upheaval with restrained storytelling, expansive landscapes, and a meditative Philip Glass score. It blends lyrical visuals with clear historical context to illuminate a nation’s resilience under pressure.

Buddhism, Biographical Drama, Historical Drama, Tibet