1997 · 134 min · PG-13

Kundun

Name: Kundun
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1997
Duration: 134 min
Cast: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong, Robert Lin

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Drama, History

Kundun (1997) is a Drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in Lhasa during the 1930s–1950s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a contemplative tone. Themes of faith / religion and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer

Philip Glass

Cinematography

Roger Deakins

Cast

Tenzin Thuthob TsarongTencho GyalpoTsewang Migyur KhangsarGyurme TethongRobert LinTulku Jamyang Kunga TenzinTenzin Yeshi PaichangTenzin Topjar

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Lhasa

Setting

Mountain Urban

When

1930s 1940s 1950s

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Faith / Religion Freedom & Oppression

Tone

Contemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Slow Burn

Based on

True Story

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