Tibet: Cry Of The Snow Lion [2003] [DVD] by Tom Peosay

One of the most famous documentaries on the Tibetan situation under brutal Chinese rule. Some disturbing and very sad events are recounted . The DVD gives a very good insight into a situation long ignored by those in a position to bring about real improvements in the lives of Tibetans living under a harsh and cruel dictatorship but who choose not in order to continue trading with china. We learn for example that even photos of HH Dalai Lama are banned in Tibet and have been for decades, likewise with recordings of his voice and the wearing of traditional Tibetan religious articles like prayer beads and the use of hand held prayer wheels and even traditional Tibetan clothing The documentary shows the deliberate policy on the part of the Chinese regime to wipe out Tibetan culture in all its expressions. Very bleak, extremely sad but a necessary viewing in order to properly understand how Tibetans are suppressed yet still able to hold on to their religious faith and culture amid the Chinese regime's barbaric onslaught. An extraordinary documentary about an extraordinary and devout race of people who deserve international protection who have suffered more than and longer than any other. Highly recommended.

A very hardhitting brutal documentary on how Tibetans suffered when the Chinese took over. Saddening to see how the ethnic Tibetans are now marginalised in their own country,

This is a brilliant film. It documents the almost destruction of Tibet, an ancient culture by China. However, it also reveals the spirit of hope and determination of Tibetans and the belief that in the future they will be free once more in their own country.

For anyone who has an interest in what has been going on in Tibet this film is a must see .It is highly disturbing and has some truly traumatic footage and testimonies of the most brutal oppression of the tibetan people and the real threat to their culture at the hands of the Chinese government .With commentary from well informed Tibetan scholars like Uma Thermans father wo explains aspects of Tibetan Buddhist practice very eloquently .

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Tibet. Robbed. Beaten. Left for dead by 'the West'. Enslaved. Exploited. But still, the land of the Bodhisattvas. There is a saying, 'the person who will save the Earth will be a reincarnated Tibetan'. The way their current situation is going, the only thing left may be reincarnated Tibetans. A documentary that, if you can ignore it, you are not a sentient being.

An insight into the Chinese modernisation and ruin of Tibet. I was hoping to plan a visit to see the magnificent sights and sounds of this peaceful and idyllic people, but having watched this I feel I would only get depressed. It is a no holds barred documentary on how the Chinese have taken a not so developed country and installed their way of life on a people who do not want it, nor deserve it.

Truly captivating - amazing scenery in this film. Its a good rendition of history and worth watching. Excellent cast, costume and quality - watch this film its worth it.