Movies and TvShows featuring "tibetan-history" theme.

What Remains of Us is a documentary that explores the Tibetan struggle for independence and the preservation of their culture in the face of Chinese occupation and persecution. The film follows the personal journey of a Tibetan refugee returning to her homeland after 16 years in exile, carrying a message from the Dalai Lama. Through her encounters with the people of Tibet, she witnesses the political oppression and cultural genocide inflicted by the Chinese government, while also discovering the resilience and determination of the Tibetan people to preserve their traditions and fight for their freedom.

In the 19th century, as it became aware of the colonial designs of European power on central Asia, Tibet expelled westerners and closed its frontiers. As its isolation deepened, so did Tibet's allure and mystique. But in the early 1900s, Francis Younghusband, a British colonialist, managed to penetrate the hidden city of Lhasa and bring to an end the country's years of isolation.

The Yogis of Tibet is a documentary that explores the history and tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as the suppression faced by Tibetan monks and nuns. It covers topics such as supernatural powers, political oppression, and the belief in the afterlife. The movie provides insights into the secret rituals and reclusive practices of Tibetan yogis and sheds light on the challenges they face under Chinese Communist rule.

Tells how Rodger Kamenetz, author of the best-selling 1994 book by the same title, found his way back to Judaism - the tradition of his birth.