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Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
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Ratings: 6.8/10 from 47,277 users
Metascore:
55/100
Reviews: 102 user | 74 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com True story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who became friends with the Dalai Lama at the time of China's takeover of Tibet. Director:Jean-Jacques Annaud |
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Ngawang Jigme
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Kungo Tsarong
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Danny Denzongpa | ... |
Regent
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Chinese 'Amban'
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Ingeborga Dapkunaite | ... |
Ingrid Harrer
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Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk | ... | |
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Lhakpa Tsamchoe | ... |
Pema Lhaki
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Jetsun Pema | ... |
Great Mother
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Ama Ashe Dongtse | ... |
Tashi
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Sonam Wangchuk | ... | |
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Dorjee Tsering | ... | |
| Ric Young | ... |
General Chang Jing Wu
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Ngawang Chojor | ... |
Lord Chamberlain
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Storyline
After the death of 11 climbers, Austrian Heinrich Harrer (Brad Pitt) decides to add glory to his country and to the German pride by climbing Nanga Parbat in British India, and leaves his expectant wife behind. Egoist and a loner, he does not get along with others on his team - but must bend to their wishes after bad weather threatens them. Then WWII breaks out, they are arrested and lodged in Dehra Dun's P.O.W. Camp. He attempts to break out in vain several times, but finally does succeed along with Peter Aufschnaiter (David Thewlis), and end up in the holy city of Lhasa - a place banned to foreigners. They are provided food and shelter, and Peter ends up marrying a tailor, Pema Lhaki, while Heinrich befriends the Dalai Lama. He meets regularly to satiate the child's curiosity about the world, including Jack the Ripper and 'yellow hair'; in return he is exposed to teachings of Lord Buddha and even constructs a movie theater... Written by rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
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At the end of the world his real journey began.Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Siete años en el Tíbet See more »Box Office
Budget:
$70,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$10,066,508 (USA) (12 October 1997) (2103 Screens)Gross:
$93,500,000 (Worldwide) (1 February 1998) (except USA)Company Credits
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Heinrich Harrer: A couple of insomniacs.
Dalai Lama: Tell me a story, Heinrich. Tell me a story about climbing mountains.
Heinrich Harrer: That's one way to fall asleep. Those stories bore even me.
Dalai Lama: Then tell me what you love about it.
Heinrich Harrer: The absolute simplicity. That's what I love. When you're climbing your mind is clear and free from all confusions. You have focus. And suddenly the light becomes sharper, the sounds are richer and you're filled with the deep, powerful presence of life. I've only felt that one other time.
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In the scene where Heinrich confronts Ngawang, the director did not tell BD Wong the script called for Brad Pitt to throw him into the dirt; Wong's reaction is completely authentic. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: When Harrer demonstrates abseiling (rappelling) in Lhasa, he uses a modern figure of eight abseiling device. In those days one used the "Dülfer" method or the "Karabiner-sitz" method. See more »Quotes
Dalai Lama: I can't sleep. I'm afraid the dream might come back.Heinrich Harrer: A couple of insomniacs.
Dalai Lama: Tell me a story, Heinrich. Tell me a story about climbing mountains.
Heinrich Harrer: That's one way to fall asleep. Those stories bore even me.
Dalai Lama: Then tell me what you love about it.
Heinrich Harrer: The absolute simplicity. That's what I love. When you're climbing your mind is clear and free from all confusions. You have focus. And suddenly the light becomes sharper, the sounds are richer and you're filled with the deep, powerful presence of life. I've only felt that one other time.
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As the end credits roll, a view of the mountains of Tibet is seen. See more »
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