Kundun (1997)
Drama
History
The Tibetans refer to the Dalai Lama as 'Kundun', which means 'The Presence'. He was forced to escape from his native home, Tibet, when communist China invaded and enforced an oppressive regime upon the peaceful nation. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since.
Cast
Dalai Lama (Adult)
Mother
The messenger
Reting Rinpoche
Lord Chamberlain
Master of the Kitchen
Taktra Rimpoche
Ling Rimpoche
Kashag/Nobleman #1
Kashag/Nobleman #2
Layman #1
Norbu Thundrup
Father
Lobsang (Adult)
Nechung Oracle
Deformed Face Bodyguard
Second Chinese General
General Tan
Prime Minister Lobsang Tashi
Prime Minister Lukhangwa
Tibetan Doctor
Chinese Comrade
Old Woman
Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Tenzin Chonegyl (Age 12)
Indian Soldier
(voice)
Chinese soldier (uncredited)
Monk (uncredited)
General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)
Chairman Mao
Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Lobsang (5-10)
Takster
Lama of Sera
Crew
Director
Screenplay
Producer
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer
Editor
Production Design
Set Decoration
Casting
Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Script Supervisor
Steadicam Operator
Sound mixer
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Supervising Sound Editor
Dialogue Editor
Music Editor
Costume Design
Casting
Art Direction
Art Direction
Supervising Art Director
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Key Hair Stylist
Hairstylist
Key Makeup Artist
Second Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Second Unit Director
Second Assistant Director
Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Second Unit Director
Second Second Assistant Director
Second Unit Director
First Assistant Director
Sound Mixer
Special Effects
Special Effects Technician
Special Effects
Special Effects Coordinator
Stunts
Casting
First Assistant Editor
Assistant Editor