The Potala Palace
布达拉宫
Synopsis
After five years of work, Chen Zhen of CCTV has made the first feature length documentary about the Potala Palace, a film that reveals the long history and the splendid culture of the Tibetan heritage. Chen provides us with a rare chance to get to know more about Tibet and to reflect upon the important issues -- more specifically, the director offers us a chance to really think about how to appreciate our historical and cultural achievements and the relationship between the past, today's present reality, and future developments in society. The film is told through the eyes of someone who entered the Potala at the age of 13 and has lived there for 60 years, experiencing personally the rise and fall of its fortunes during this long period.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Zhen, Shi Jian
- Original Title
- 布达拉宫
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Zhen, Shi Jian
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Zhen
Director
Shi Jian
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Potala Palace.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Potala Palace
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What is The Potala Palace about?
After five years of work, Chen Zhen of CCTV has made the first feature length documentary about the Potala Palace, a film that reveals the long history and the splendid culture of the Tibetan heritage. Chen provides us with a rare chance to get to know more about Tibet and to reflect upon the important issues -- more specifically, the director offers us a chance to really think about how to appreciate our historical and cultural achievements and the relationship between the past, today's present reality, and future developments in society. The film is told through the eyes of someone who entered the Potala at the age of 13 and has lived there for 60 years, experiencing personally the rise and fall of its fortunes during this long period.
Who directed The Potala Palace?
The Potala Palace was directed by Chen Zhen, Shi Jian.
Who stars in The Potala Palace?
The principal cast of The Potala Palace includes Not specified.
When was The Potala Palace released and how long is it?
The Potala Palace was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.