Review of Kundun (1997) by Saiqa K — 12 Apr 2014
Kundun is the spiritual leader of Tibet, culminating when a young boy is able to identify the things that belonged to the 13th Dalai Lama. He is the 14th Dalai Lama and also able reads a letter from the 13th Dalai Lama prophesying that religion in Tibet will be destroyed by China and his followers ask him for help.
Because they believe that Kundun is the fourteenth reincarnation of Buddha and he must know what to do to save their country. The first half hour of "Kundun" is at its best when conveying Kundun's childhood as he is taken from his humble village to the Holy City of Lhasa where he brings in forbidden treasures.
Kundun keeps forgetting he's the Dalai Lama and he has a responsibility on him. He is the protector of his country including the 5,000 soldiers who guard it. His followers ask him for the solution and how they should protect their country, he always says, "But I am only a boy," "What can I do?".
Later his spiritual guides convince him that he is the Dalai Lama and, therefore, must know what course of action to take. Kundun movie would relate to world religion because Kundun was the 14th Dalai Lama and he was the reincarnation of Buddha and in Buddhism people consider Buddha a great religious leader.
He achieved enlightenment and showed his people ways of meditation. Through meditation he provided them a way to achieve a peace of mind.
This review of Kundun (1997) was written by Saiqa K on 12 Apr 2014.
Kundun has generally received positive reviews.
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