- Release Date: 2003
- Runtime: 104 min
- Genre: Documentary, History
- Starring: Edward Edwards, Ed Harris, Shirley Knight, Tim Robbins ... see all
- Director: Tom Piozet
- Plot: Filmed during nine journeys throughout Tibet, India and Nepal, this film brings audiences to the long-forbidden "rooftop of the world"... from rarely-seen rituals in remote monasteries, to horse races with... Read more
User Reviews
To "Hollywood-ize" such a complex issue
Sep 22, 2007
le_denier_homme - imdb.com
Sep 22, 2007le_denier_homme - imdb.com
in a supposedly "documentary" format, is an unforgivable crime.this film deifies Tibet and Tibetan culture, while dehumanizing the Chinese and Chinese culture.this is pure, unadulterated, venomous, anti-PRC propaganda, and does nothing to further an understanding of the political, cultural, and... Full review
My 2 cents
Apr 08, 2007
ostryjak - imdb.com
Apr 08, 2007ostryjak - imdb.com
One of the best portrayals of life inside Tibet. I cannot add nor detract much from what has already been said except to point out to those comments regarding the political setup in Tibet pre invasion was THE CHOICE of... Full review
Informative, but lacking in depth
Jan 13, 2007
JWJanneck - imdb.com
Jan 13, 2007JWJanneck - imdb.com
This film does a good job at depicting the atrocities following the Chinese invasion of Tibet, making a case for the cultural and spiritual autonomy of its people. It depicts the inflexible and arrogant Chinese position, even giving Chinese officials... Full review
Great movie
Sep 30, 2006
jay_bgy - imdb.com
Sep 30, 2006jay_bgy - imdb.com
I have lived in China for four years now. I see first hand how the Chinese government blocks information about Tibet. Not just Tibet but any other news they don't want people to see, they will block it. Many people... Full review
2 wrongs don't make a right
May 18, 2006
marstuv - imdb.com
May 18, 2006marstuv - imdb.com
This was an excellent documentary but also very hard to watch. For those not familiar with the human rights abuses of the Chinese government this is a real eye opener. Sadly many in China through years of government propaganda have... Full review
Courageous Film!!!
Dec 21, 2004
MacNamara9 - imdb.com
Dec 21, 2004MacNamara9 - imdb.com
From this poignant film, we learn how Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger and their corporate socialist sponsors betrayed the Tibetan people's struggle for freedom. But how could it be otherwise, as Tibetan culture represents the opposite of the Hegelian mind control... Full review
Documentary on China's Invasion of Tibet
Jan 31, 2004
imdb-18-antegrenkid - imdb.com
Jan 31, 2004imdb-18-antegrenkid - imdb.com
Warning: May contain spoilers. The documentary was both entertaining and informative. Some of the violence and torture is graphic so this movie may not be suitable for very young viewers. The movie basically documents the atrocities which occurred (and are... Full review
Great Film!! Incredible Documentary!!!
Jan 19, 2004
John Jameson - imdb.com
Jan 19, 2004John Jameson - imdb.com
This film was incredible!!! A must see!! A modern day tale of torture, conquest, rape... Chinese army does to the Tibetens what the Nazis did to the Jews... If you can't beat them, then try to exterminate them.... And it... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Sep 25, 2005ABC, Australia
It's a very sad film in many ways. ... Full Review
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According to the documentary What Remains Of Us, Tibet no longer appears on many maps of the world.The vanishing of a country, a people and a way of life has been achieved through ruthlessness within and indifference without. ... Full Article



