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Seven Years in Tibet

Fact-based story of Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, whose attempt to scale a Himalayan peak is interrupted by the Second World War. After many adventures, he finds himself in Tibet where he befriends the Dalai Lama, gaining maturity and humility. But turbulent times lie ahead.

2 hours, 8 minutes

Last on

Sun 13 Dec 201523:00

Credits

RoleContributor
Heinrich HarrerBrad Pitt
Peter AufschnaiterDavid Thewlis
Ngawang JigmeBD Wong
Kungo TsarongMako
RegentDanny Denzongpa
Chinese 'Amban'Victor Wong
Ingrid HarrerIngeborga Dapkunaite
Dalai Lama, aged 14Jamyang Wangchuk
Pema LhakiLhakpa Tsamchoe
Great MotherJetsun Pema
TashiAma Ashe Dongtse
Dalai Lama, aged 8Sonam Wangchuk
DirectorJean-Jacques Annaud
WriterBecky Johnston

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Nov 201117:20
  • Sun 23 Sep 201212:35
  • Sat 7 Feb 201523:15
  • Sun 8 Feb 201500:20
  • Sun 8 Feb 201500:50
  • Sun 13 Dec 201523:00