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Swiss filmmakers Philip Delaquis and Barbara Miller share an intimate audience with his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, in this wide-ranging documentary. Tenzin Gyatso has been the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism since he was five years old. Now, at 90, he talks with characteristic humility and humour about his memories of his loving, empathetic mother and stern father, his unusual upbringing, forced exile from Tibet, and Buddhist philosophy in regards to politics, science, and the environment. The goal, he stresses, is to share practical wisdom on navigating the challenges of our time with peace of mind. At a time when so much discourse is toxic, the Dalai Lama’s emphasis on simplicity and compassion is a breath of fresh air.

Directors

Philip Delaquis & Barbara Miller

Featuring

The Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso)

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Country of Origin

Switzerland/USA

Year

2024

Language

English

19+
90 min

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Saturday November 15

1:30 pm
Closed Captioning Hearing Assistance
VIFF Centre - Lochmaddy Studio Theatre
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Wednesday November 19

4:10 pm
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VIFF Centre - VIFF Cinema
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Credits

Executive Producer

Richard Gere, Oren Moverman, Walo Kamm, Tashi Albertini-Kaiser, Hanspeter & Monlam Maurer-Adotsang, Tobias Asch, Annette Werenfels, Anne-Marie Le Flanchec

Producer

Philip Delaquis

Cinematography

Manuel Bauer

Editor

Isai Oswald, Mike Selemon

Original Music

Ariel Marx

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