FILM

Kundun

Based on the life of the fourteenth Dalai Lama, <em>Kundun</em> follows the hardships and ultimate exile of Tibet's political and spiritual leader.

Kundun
Released:
December 25, 1997

Cast:

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Director:
Martin Scorsese

Producer:
Barbara De Fina

Written by:
Melissa Mathison

Distributor:
Buena Vista Pictures

Budget:
$28 million

Box Office:
$5.6 million

Awards:

Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Cinematography (Roger Deakins)
Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Art Direction (Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo)
Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Costume Design (Dante Ferretti)
Academy Award (Nominated) - Best Music, Original Dramatic Score (Philip Glass)



Metacritic Score:
74

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
76%