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When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun (2010)

115 min  -  Documentary   -  2010 (USA)
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Unfortunately, the 14th Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people receive little political support in their drive to put an end to the Chinese brutal regime... See full summary »

Director:

Dirk Simon
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Cast

Credited cast:
Youdon Aukatsang Youdon Aukatsang ...
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Bhusang Bhusang ...
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Tenzin Choeying Tenzin Choeying ...
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Tenzin Chogkyi Tenzin Chogkyi ...
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The Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama ...
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Thupten Dhargyal Thupten Dhargyal ...
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Tenzin Dorjee Tenzin Dorjee ...
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Richard Gere ...
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Kalsang Phuntsok Gordukpa Kalsang Phuntsok Gordukpa ...
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Lodi G. Gyari Lodi G. Gyari ...
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Dennis Haysbert ...
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Shihan Hussaini Shihan Hussaini ...
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Jhamchoe Jhamchoe ...
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Lhakpa Kyizom Lhakpa Kyizom ...
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Namgyal Wangchuk Lhagyari Trichen Namgyal Wangchuk Lhagyari Trichen ...
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Unfortunately, the 14th Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people receive little political support in their drive to put an end to the Chinese brutal regime, as international governments are seemingly motivated by economic interests in China. The lack of progress toward a free, or even a truly autonomous Tibet, urges more and more young Tibetans to consider alternatives to the Dalai Lama's Middle Way Policy, a compromise on Tibet's Independence. The controversial discussion about the right strategy for achieving a free Tibet - non-violent or violent, autonomy or complete independence - is becoming more emotionally charged day by day. Monks have been leading Tibet and Tibetans for generations, not only in religious, but also in worldly matters. But monks have vows that bind them. And often those vows conflict with the needs of politics. The Tibetan movement today is divided and weakened by an ongoing argument whether the Dalai Lama"s Middle Way Policy is the right strategy or not... Written by Dirk Simon  

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Plot Keywords:

Tibet | Dalai Lama | China | Animal In Title

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Documentary

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Tibetan

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Also Known As:

Otan o drakos katapie ton ilio See more »

Filming Locations:

China See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)
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Free Motion Films See more »
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Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

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1.78 : 1
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After a nomination in 8 categories, When The Dragon Swallowed The Sun receives the Maverick Movie Award for Best Chronicle (Dirk Simon), Best Cinematography (Jeff Pointer, Robert Muratore) and Best Original Score (Philip Glass, Thom Yorke, Damien Rice). See more »