Seven Years in Tibet
(1997)
Directed by
Jean-Jacques Annaud this film based on real events stars Brad Pitt,
David Thewlis and B. D. Wong. In 1939 an arrogant Austrian climber
travels to the Himalayas, becomes a POW and escapes to live in Tibet
for seven years.
While this is a story
based on true events history does not get in the way of the film
maker's agenda. The story manages to stay clear of what could easily
be an overly melodramatic change for the protagonist and is
entertaining even if not completely truthful. What is clearly the
highlight of this film is the scenery and locations which are pretty
stunning, unlike Brad Pitt's attempts at accents.
3/5
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