Seven Years in Tibet
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Seven Years in Tibet

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1997 · 136 min

Seven Years in Tibet

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer leaves his family for a 1939 expedition, but becomes a World War II prisoner of war. He escapes to Lhasa, Tibet, where his unexpected friendship with the young Dalai Lama profoundly transforms his arrogant outlook on life.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Historical footage of WWII-era conflict and imprisonment.
  • Depictions of cultural differences and some prejudice.
  • Characters briefly drink and smoke in social settings.

Models well

  • Personal growth and transformation
  • Friendship and mentorship
  • Cultural understanding
  • Resilience in adversity

Talk about it after

  • The impacts of war and isolation on individuals.
  • The importance of embracing new cultures and perspectives.
  • How unlikely friendships can change lives.
  • The concept of spiritual leadership and peace.
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