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"An extraordinary story about an incredible adventure." Kino Lorber has unveiled a brand new poster for the new 4K restoration re-release of the beloved 90s religious movie Little Buddha about reincarnation. Directed by Italian maestro Bernardo Bertolucci, the film originally opened in the US in the summer of 1994. Restored in 4K by Cinecitta from the separation masters under the supervision of Vittorio Storaro. After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find 3 children - one American and two Nepalese - who may be the rebirth of their great teacher. The American boy travels to Bhutan to meet the monks and learn more about Buddhism and its history. "Magical, mind-broadening entertainment." Starring Keanu Reeves as Siddhartha (the original Buddha), with Ying Ruocheng, Raju Lal, Greishma Makar Singh, Chris Isaak, Alex Wiesendanger, and Bridget Fonda. The movie only has 64% on Rt now, but Gene Siskel gave it a positive review - writing: "In a quiet way,...

As Keanu Reeves plans a reunion with Sandra Bullock, it’s an opportune time to revisit one of his early career gems. Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1993 drama Little Buddha, starring the actor as Siddhartha, has been restored in 4K by Cinecitta from the separation masters under the supervision of cinematographer Vittorio Storaro. With a theatrical run beginning on May 9 in NYC at IFC Center, and May 16 in LA at Laemmle Glendale, with a national expansion to select cities to follow, Kino Lorber has now unveiled the new trailer and poster.

Here’s the synopsis: “Drawing on Buddhist history to weave a metaphor about the tragedy of Tibetans in exile, Little Buddha is Bernardo Bertolucci’s stunning follow-up to The Sheltering Sky. In this religious tour-de-fource, a Buddhist monk, Lama Norbu (Ying Ruocheng), believes that a 10-year-old American boy, Jesse (Alex Wiesendanger), is the reincarnation of his spiritual teacher, Lama Dorje. Jesse’s father,...