Seven Years in Tibet

Seven Years in Tibet

At the end of the world his real journey began.

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud

Produced by Mandalay Entertainment, Reperage

1997136 min7.2 / 10

A transformative journey across the Himalayas where an arrogant mountaineer's encounter with the Dalai Lama becomes a spiritual awakening that redefines his values and humanity.

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.

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  • Does Seven Years in Tibet end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Seven Years in Tibet easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Seven Years in Tibet sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Seven Years in Tibet violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Seven Years in Tibet scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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