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Martin ScorseseScenario:
Melissa MathisonCamera:
Roger DeakinsMuziek:
Philip GlassActeurs:
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang, Tencho Gyalpo, Tenzin Topjar, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar (meer)Samenvattingen(1)
In 1937 wordt in een afgelegen dorp een 2-jarig jongetje herkent als de reïncarnatie van de Dalai Lama. Hij wordt opgeleid tot monnik en staatshoofd. Wanneer hij 14 is wordt Tibet binnengevallen door de Chinezen. Hij probeert nog te onderhandelen met Mao, maar moet uiteindelijk vluchten naar India. (RCV Film Distribution)
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A static spiritual fresco that would perhaps benefit from being without sound for the viewer to enjoy the beautifully photographed locations undisturbed. Actually, once the story of the little Dalai Lama begins to unfold, it's a turn-off. The interest in the characters is level 0, the scenes with Mao Zedong look like one big parody and some of the art inserts don't make much logical sense and are not important to the overall narrative. Scorsese was better in gangster movies. He's floundering here and not catching the right tone.
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I don't like to link to someone else’s review, but Lima really nailed it this time. :-) Otherwise, as for my opinion, I can't but praise. Scorsese is a master filmmaker who could have sensitively and engagingly filmed perhaps Saddam Hussain's childhood, and the soundtrack by Philip Glass is simply phenomenal. And most importantly, the film is utterly engrossing, fully narrating a historical stage in the span of some twelve years without exceeding the two-hour runtime – call it what you will, but I call it art. 90%
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Beautifully and sensitively shot, much deeper in thought and information than Seven Years in Tibet, and with perfect cinematography. The Chinese government filed an official protest against it, and I don't think this film could have asked for a better accolade.
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Scorsese adapted the pace of the film to life in Tibet. The pace is incredibly slow, which can discourage many people. On the other hand, it is beneficial for conveying the message. Even when the Chinese army arrives, the pace does not change. It's as if Scorsese is trying his best to convey the Buddhist philosophy to the audience, which seems to be unaware of evil or accepting it without acting upon it. The film portrays the difference between how peaceful and gentle the world can be and how cruel and hostile it can become. The Dalai Lama is such an interesting character that even his childhood can keep the audience engaged in the film. Unfortunately, just like the slow pace, the overall tone of the film is also similar. It's as if nothing can be done, things will simply be as they are.
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