Kundun
"The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy."
Originally released in 1997. Kundun is a drama/history film. directed by Martin Scorsese. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, and Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
Synopsis
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. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (475 votes)
Budget
$28M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.7M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 4 more
Director
Top Cast
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
as Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo
as Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
as Father
Gyurme Tethong
as Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin
as Chairman Mao
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
as Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
as Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tenzin Topjar
as Lobsang (5-10)
Tenzin Lodoe
as Takster
Geshi Yeshi Gyatso
as Lama of Sera
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,684,789
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Dune Films
- De Fina-Cappa
- StudioCanal
- AMLF
- Cappa/De Fina Productions
- Cappa Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kundun about?
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 upo...
Who directed Kundun?
Kundun was directed by Martin Scorsese.
How long is Kundun?
Kundun has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Kundun released?
Kundun was released on December 25, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kundun?
The main cast of Kundun includes Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong, Robert Lin.
Is Kundun worth watching?
Kundun has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 475 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.