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10 Questions for the Dalai Lama poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.4 / 100
2006·Documentary·1h 25m

10 QUESTIONS FOR THE DALAI LAMA

How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East, and the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader. This is his story, as told and filmed by Rick Ray during a private visit to his monastery in Dharamsala, India over the course of several months. Also included is rare historical footage as well as footage supplied by individuals who at great personal risk, filmed with hidden cameras within Tibet.

Above the Line
Rick Ray·DirectorRick Ray·Scenario WriterPeter Kater·MusicRick Ray·Editor
Cast
Tenzin Gyatso·SelfRick Ray·Self
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Rick Ray·Director
Writing· 1
Rick Ray·Scenario Writer
Editing· 2
Rick Ray·EditorSharon Ray·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Peter Kater·Music
Production· 2
Rick Ray·ProducerSharon Ray·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Rick Ray·CinematographyElana Ben Amir·Cinematography
By the Numbers
70.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
79%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A140B
#E2A02F
#4C0A06
Mood
Serene, Contemplative, Spiritual
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up, cropped image of a person's face, showing the lower part of their face including the nose, mouth, and chin, along with a portion”

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Key Elements
GlassesRed RobeYellow Robe
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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