1997 · 136 min · PG-13

Seven Years in Tibet

Name: Seven Years in Tibet
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Released: 1997
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk, David Thewlis, BD Wong, Mako

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud · Adventure, Drama, History

Seven Years in Tibet (1997) is a Adventure film, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud set in Lhasa during the 1930s–1950s. It runs 136 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a contemplative and hopeful tone. Themes of redemption and friendship run throughout.

Composer

John Williams

Cinematography

Robert Fraisse

Cast

Brad PittJamyang Jamtsho WangchukDavid ThewlisBD WongMakoLhakpa TsamchoeIngeborga DapkūnaitėDuncan Fraser

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Lhasa

Setting

Mountain Urban

When

1930s 1940s 1950s

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Redemption Friendship

Tone

ContemplativeHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

True Story

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Premise & themes

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