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Seven Years in Tibet [VHS] | ![Seven Years in Tibet [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CCC2YTJ0L._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Actors: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B.D. Wong, Mako, Danny Denzongpa
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: Video
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Rating:  115 reviews
Sales Rank: 15531
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Tibetan (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 136 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0800125118
UPC: 043396218130
EAN: 9780800125110
ASIN: 0800125118
Theatrical Release Date: October 8, 1997
Release Date: September 15, 1998
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If it hadn't been for Brad Pitt signing on to play the lead role of obsessive Austrian mountain climber Heinrich Harrer, there's a good chance this lavish $70 million film would not have been made. It was one of two films from 1997 (the other being Martin Scorsese's exquisite Kundun) to view the turmoil between China and Tibet through the eyes of the young Dalai Lama. But with Pitt onboard, 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. Having survived a treacherous climb on the challenging peak of Nanga Parbat and a stint in a British POW camp, Harrer and climbing guide Peter Aufschnaiter (nicely played by David Thewlis) arrive at the Tibetan city of Lhasa, where the 14-year-old Dalai Lama lives as ruler of Tibet. Their stay is longer than either could have expected (the "seven years" of the title), and 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, but Seven Years in Tibet is more 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, and although he is somewhat miscast, Pitt brings the requisite integrity to his central role. What's missing here is a greater understanding of the young Dalai Lama and the culture of Tibet. Whereas Kundun tells its story purely from the Dalai Lama's point of view, Seven Years in Tibet is essentially an outsider's tale. The result is the feeling that only part of the story's been told here--or maybe just the wrong story. But Harrer's memoir is moving and heartfelt, and director Jean-Jacques Annaud has effectively captured both sincerity and splendor in this flawed but worthwhile film. --Jeff Shannon
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Seven Years in Tibet February 10, 2010
matsuko (Utah)
It works really well. I am excited that it came so fast. Good qality,
 A rare perfect film gets a perfect bluray transfer. January 24, 2010
Gregory Holmes
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Films like SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET are too few and far between. This is one of those films that never makes a mistake in storytelling, acting or production. Jean Jacques Annaud's direction is spot on and he captures the finest ever performance from Brad Pitt. The cinematography is spectacular and the new bluray high definition transfer is breathtaking providing amazing colors and an almost three dimensional pop. This is a demo worthy transfer in both picture and sound quality. The uncompressed PCM 5.1 soundtrack will put you right in the action. The print is prestine and entirely free from scratches, dirt and artifacting. This is as good as it gets.
Superb December 23, 2009
Margaret M. Conti (Ocala, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Beautifully balanced film. Superb juxtapositioning of the destructiveness of ego mania on the personal and national levels and comparisons of quest for personal perfection against the anti-ego philosophy of dharma, all set with breathtaking scenery.
A Little Paternalistic September 23, 2009
Lisa Shea
Brad Pitt stars in this movie taking place during the childhood of the Dalai Lama, during the wild troubles of World War II. Heinrich (Pitt) is an Austrian mountain climber who cares only for the latest climb, leaving behind his pregnant wife. He ends up being captured by the British in India (just for being there) and sent off to a POW camp. He and a fellow climber are able to barely escape and make their way into Tibet, where they end up with the young Dalai Lama.
Much like Kundun, the story mixes visions of the boy Dalai Lama looking down at the world with his telescope, the growing influence of the Chinese, and the beauty of the Tibetan culture. Heinrich boasts about his exploits and mountain summitting, while the local Tibetan calmly points out that in Tibet people aim more towards being content and humble than in being the best.
The movie is a great study in characters. Heinrich is always yelling out "look at me!" and "I can do this alone!" Peter (David Thewlis, 'Remus' in Harry Potter films) is a team player, more quiet, the one who understands relationships.
It is the little details that shine here, the rough walls, the hand-made decorations, the alpine flowers cared for in pots, the sparkling gleam of gems in a marketplace necklace. The breezes flutter up the tent above a summertime meeting.
I am not an expert in Tibetan culture, but I did have to wonder at the "tailor" female character. Everything I've seen up until now has the female characters with a single or double braid of hair, plain and elegant, with quiet humility. The "Tailor" had almost a Bo Derek hundred-strands - was this a concession to Western tastes? Or was she the one unique woman in all of Tibet that they just happened to find?
You really feel the clash between the core values. The Tibetans did not want to even harm worms in the construction of a building for the Dalai Lama. They delicately transported the worms to a new, happy location. How could they resolve themselves to killing human beings?
One of the things I disliked about this movie when compared with Kundun (which tells a similar story of the Dalai Lama's youth) is that in this one the Dalai Lama seems like a weak child guided completely by Heinrich. It is Heinrich who completely informs the Dalai Lama about all things international, who shapes his world view, who guides him towards when to take power and when to retreat. I found it a very paternalistic view of the situation, that this poor innocent little Tibetan, with no rational adults around him, had to rely on this foreigner Austrian to have any growth and direction in his life.
Still, the movie provides a lot of information about Tibet during this time period, and is worth seeing.
My Rating Does Not Reflect Hollywood Oscar Standards August 3, 2009
Pamela Hamilton (Shreveport, LA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My rating does not reflect Oscar standards. I had very specific reasons for purchasing this movie. First, I wanted to learn more about the Dalai Lama; Second, I like the Tibetan horns; Third, I liked the story of the transformation of Heinrich. In order to get what I wanted out of the movie, I had to forgive Brad Pitt's acting. If you want to see this movie for any of the above reasons, I would suggest that you watch Kundun also.
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