It will also probably be a nice synopsis of my trip to be able to review again with others on my return. Highly recommended by me AND my travel agent who viewed this as well. Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, et al. This adaptation of Harrer's acclaimed book focuses more on Harrer, a Nazi party member whose life was changed by his experiences in Tibet with the Dalai Lama. Their lives are forever transformed by their proximity to the Tibetan leader and the peaceful ways of the Buddhist people.
China looms over the land as a constant invasive threat.
Seven Years in Tibet is concerned with viewing Tibetan history through the eyes of a visitor. The film is filled with stunning images and delightful moments of discovery and soothing, lighthearted spirituality, Pitt brings the requisite integrity to his central role. Seven Years in Tibet is essentially an outsider's tale. Harrer's memoir is moving and heartfelt, and director Jean-Jacques Annaud has effectively captured both sincerity and splendor in this worthwhile film. Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, et al.