Just as the human side of Jesus was foregrounded in The Last Temptation of Christ , here Scorsese gives similar attention to the Dalai Lama, albeit to far less controversial results. Arguably, the humanity of the latter religious figure is a far more obvious and even natural thing to spotlight via cinema alongside his supernatural side in this case, being the living reincarnation of thirteen other Dalai Lamas than the Christian former. The central conceit of Kundun is that not only are the basic Tibetan Buddhist tenets of enlightenment and karma factually important, but so too are its more abstract concepts such as reincarnation and rebirth.
If Scorsese could respectfully pull off creating this most radiantly meditative of films, then we too can and should absolutely give it a chance. Film historian and critic Peter Tonguette provides a commentary track worthy of Kundun , methodically weaving observations on Scorsese and his career with contextualization on the film itself. A long time coming also is a Region 1 Blu-ray release of Kundun. This is a movie that demands high definition. Kino Lorber Studio Classics corrects this festering need with this absolutely astonishing two-disc set.
Every now and then Kino Lorber will absolutely unload a volume of bonus features. Even some of the extras have extras. The full list of bonus features is here:. In closing and in reflection, there are four truths, noble in their own ways, about Kundun and its presentation here. Even now, the Dalai Lama sadly remains in exile from his beloved Tibet, currently under Chinese rule. Kundun helps us to better empathize both with his personal plight, and that of the country itself.
He was forced to escape from his native home, Tibet, when communist China invaded and enforced an oppressive regime upon the peaceful nation of Tibet. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since. The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy. Biography Drama History War. Rated PG for violent images.
Did you know Edit. Trivia Director Martin Scorsese , writer Melissa Mathison and her then husband Harrison Ford were added to the list of over 50 people banned from entering Tibet because of this film. Goofs Some of the Chinese soldiers with goggles that go marching by are obviously Caucasian. Quotes Indian : Are you the Lord Buddha?
Crazy credits The Touchstone Pictures logo shown after the end credits is red. User reviews Review. Top review. I rented Kundun to further my quest to see all the Scorsese movies I can. I never expected such an incredible movie. I didn't want this movie to end. It's really difficult to describe how I feel about this movie since I have only viewed it once and was completely blown away, it left me in complete awe.
Like most when I first started watching Scorsese I thought that he did brilliant gangster films and that was his thing, but I have recently discovered that this couldn't be further from the truth. It is easy to see that he is an artistic genius, the acting in the film was great, but I could have watched it on mute and still have been amazed.
If, like I was, you are unfamiliar with the Buddhist religion and the Chinese takeover of Tibet this film has even more to offer. Scorsese's risk of using real Buddhists to do all of the acting payed off better than I ever expected it would, the fact that we are hearing the story through the people it affected adds another level to this movie. I cannot believe that this film only has a rating of 7 on this site.
If you are a fan of Scorsese and are not sure you are going to like this just give it a chance, it deserves at least one viewing, if you give it that I am sure you will be amazed as I was. Scorsese's vision's in this movie are unlike any of his films, not to mention a great score by Phillip Glass. Details Edit. Release date January 16, United States. United States Monaco Morocco. English Tibetan Mandarin. Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 2 hours 14 minutes.
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