Summaries

A film about the state of Chinese occupied Tibet and its history of oppression and resistance.

Filmed during nine journeys throughout Tibet, India and Nepal, this film brings audiences to the long-forbidden "rooftop of the world"... from rarely-seen rituals in remote monasteries, to horse races with Khamba warriors; from brothels and slums in the holy city of Lhasa, to magnificent Himalayan peaks still traveled by nomadic yak caravans. The dark secrets of Tibet's recent past are chronicled through personal stories and interviews, and a collection of undercover and archival images. TIBET: CRY OF THE SNOW LION is an epic story of courage and compassion.—Sue Peosay

Details

Keywords
  • tibet
  • politics
  • communism
  • communist
  • ethnic cleansing
Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 11, 2003
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations India
Production companies Earthworks Films Zambuling Pictures Inc.

Box office

Gross US & Canada $578241
Opening weekend US & Canada $9482
Gross worldwide $578241

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 44m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby SR
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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