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The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama in His Own Words

  • 2023
  • 1h 22m
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The Dalai Lama in The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama in His Own Words (2023)
"The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words", uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and very public life as the 14th Dalai Lama. Based on intimate conversations, it's a portrait both profound and inspiring. From childhood to adulthood, through his lifelong quest for democracy, the true nature of power and the nobility of our humanity is revealed. It's a story-and a film-for the ages. -MVFF 
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The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and v... Read allThe Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and very public life as the 14th Dalai Lama. Through intimate conversation and previously unrel... Read allThe Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and very public life as the 14th Dalai Lama. Through intimate conversation and previously unreleased archival footage and images, the Dalai Lama reveals his story and experience of the ... Read all

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      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    9sarahdelfont

    A fitting tribute and a real achievement

    Whilst these were the words of HH the Dalai Lama, the film is a tribute to the man himself. I don't think he would see it that way! His humility, his wisdom, his humour, his compassion, his intelligence and his clarity shine through. The filming encompassed so many aspects of a life of such breadth and depth in a very short time. A true achievement. My only reason for not giving it a 10 star rating is the title itself. HH the Dalai Lama divests himself of so many trappings of the external 'greatness' of his role in this world to reveal a deeply human being, reflecting his true greatness. The title jarred for me as it somehow smacks of 'celebrity' - though I am sure it is not intended this way.
    10angiemstewart

    Utterly Compelling

    Hearing the 14th Dalai Lama talk about his life is just wonderful and the old movie footage of him as a young boy and as a young man is simply amazing.
    10golick-506-390819

    WHAT A REALITY REBOOT

    Watched this three times during free online opportunity and it was a life-changer. Each viewing revealed more undersanding. It's as if the experience was a transmission ~ a reboot in consious awareness and Soul connection. I hope many, many more people will have the opportunity and be inspired to see this docu. and also, that it will soon be available for us to purchase in DVD format, PLEASE 💗
    10christian_steinert

    Beautiful and inspiring film with remarkable footage

    It is a very beautiful, quiet film which traces the major milestones in the life of the Dalai Lama. The words within the film are his own and told in his own voice which makes the film very endearing.

    The Dalai Lama's grounded and warm-hearted style and his calm determination that allowed him to deal with so many challenges throughout his life makes this very inspiring film that is definitely watching. It is an inspiring example which shows that each of us can be so much more if we try to bring out the best that we all have inside of us.

    There is remarkable old footage from the Dalai Lama's time in Tibet and his early time in India. A lot of it has been colorized in a remarkably good way. This footage really impressed me.
    10bonniecmint

    Original and Real

    There have been quite a few filmed documentaries of the plight of Tibet and the role of the Dalai Lama. But The Great 14th is the first one I've seen that offers this history and its consequences via the voice of His Holiness. Not only is the film unique in that way, it is also beautifully done in every possible way. I did not want it to end.

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 2023 (Taiwan)
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      • 偉大的十四世:達賴喇嘛
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      • Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India(location)
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