BBC The Lost World of Tibet DVD BFI

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A rare treasure trove of amazing colour footage, preserved and restored by the BFI, reveals the story of the Dalai Lama and his secret Himalayan kingdom in a way never told before.

An exclusive interview with the Dalai Lama, focussing on his early life and childhood is intercut with colour archive film from the 1930s, '40s and '50s as well as revealing interviews with ordinary Tibetan people who remember life before China sent in troops.

Presented by Dan Cruickshank, this astonishing film allows us to glimpse into the rich culture of Tibet, showing us ancient ceremonies, Buddhist rituals and family life, from a time before the Tibetan people lost their country, nearly 50 years ago.

DVD extras

60-minute Worldwide TV version

Footage of contemporary life in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala (23 mins)

Colour archival footage of Tibetan flora and fauna (6 mins)

UK |

2007 |

colour | 90 minutes (+ 87 mins extras) |

various ratios

This disc contains optional subtitles for the hearing-impaired on main feature

Producer/Director: Emma Hindley

Assistant Producer: Miriam Jones

Executive Producer: Simon Ford

Historical Consultant: Tsering Shakya

Licensed by the BBC

A BBC Four/BFI co-production

This is a region 2

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