An Officer & His Holiness: The Dalai Lama's Secret Escape into Exile
Told in his own words on film, the documentary reveals how in 1959, His Holiness the Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet into India on foot over the Himalayas. This perilous trek took 13 days, with the Dalai Lama only able to travel at night to evade detection. This singular event has influenced the lives of millions worldwide.
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An Officer & His Holiness: The Dalai Lama's Secret Escape into Exile
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 13, 2019
Genres
Documentary
User Score
90%
Original Title
An Officer & His Holiness: The Dalai Lama's Secret Escape into Exile
Production Companies
Illumina Studios & Media
Budget
$462,351
Description
Told in his own words on film, the documentary reveals how in 1959, His Holiness the Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet into India on foot over the Himalayas. This perilous trek took 13 days, with the Dalai Lama only able to travel at night to evade detection. This singular event has influenced the lives of millions worldwide.