Movie
A Song for Tibet
Filmed in the Indian Himalayas and in Canada, A Song for Tibet tells the dramatic story of the efforts by Tibetans in exile, including the Dalai Lama, to save their homeland and preserve their heritage against overwhelming odds. Since the invasion of their territory by China in the late 1950s, Tibetans have been struggling for cultural and political survival.
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A Song for Tibet was released January 1, 1991. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Filmed in the Indian Himalayas and in Canada, A Song for Tibet tells the dramatic story of the efforts by Tibetans in exile, including the Dalai Lama, to save their homeland and preserve their heritage against overwhelming odds. Since the invasion of their territory by China in the late 1950s, Tibetans have been struggling for cultural and political survival.
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More about A Song for Tibet
Credits
- Directed by
- Anne Henderson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
ONF | NFBCanada