# Kundun (1997)

> A visually transcendent portrait of the young Dalai Lama confronting spiritual destiny and the destruction of his Tibetan homeland.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4908

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cast: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong, Robert Lin, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang, Tenzin Topjar
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119485/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: reverent, contemplative, mystical, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A spiritual journey through the eyes of a young leader facing exile and oppression.

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