Amala
"The Life And Struggle of Dalai Lama's Sister"
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Amala is a documentary film. directed by Geleck Palsang. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jetsun Pema and Tenzin Gyatso
Synopsis
Amala tells the story of the Dalai Lama’s younger sister Jetsun Pema, her struggles, loss and success that earned her the epithet Amala or ‘mother’. Using rare footage from her historic visit to Tibet in 1980, the film also gives insight on the state of education inside Tibet. After her sister died, she took charge of the Nursery for Tibetan Refugee Children in a small town in northern India. Under her leadership, the nursery transformed into one of the most successful Tibetan refugee schools – the Tibetan Children’s Village schools (TCV).
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amala about?
Amala tells the story of the Dalai Lama’s younger sister Jetsun Pema, her struggles, loss and success that earned her the epithet Amala or ‘mother’. Using rare footage from her historic visit...
Who directed Amala?
Amala was directed by Geleck Palsang.
How long is Amala?
Amala has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Amala released?
Amala was released on September 30, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amala?
The main cast of Amala includes Jetsun Pema, Tenzin Gyatso.