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Seven Years in Tibet

1997 · 136 min · Adventure

An arrogant Austrian mountaineer interned during World War II escapes across the Himalayas to the forbidden city of Lhasa, where an unlikely friendship with the young Dalai Lama gradually changes him. Based on a true story.

Why it’s here

A Tibet story whose central conflict involves China, occupation, and exile.

Runtime
136 min
Genre
Adventure · Drama · History
Mood
thoughtful · dark · uplifting
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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