Seven Years in Tibet (1997 film)

Seven Years in Tibet is a 1997 American biographical war drama film that tells the story of Austrian mountaineer and Schutzstaffel sergeant Heinrich Harrer who spends the seven years in Tibetan culture from the end of World War II to the beginning of the Cold War. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud; Produced by Jean-Jacques Annaud, Iain Smith and John H. Williams; Written by Becky Johnston; Based on the book "Seven Years in Tibet: My Life Before, During and After" by Heinrich Harrer At the end of the world, his real journey began Heinrich Harrer There was a time that I would have wished you dead but your shame shall be your torture and your torture will be your life! I wish it to be long. If only my hand could express, what is in my heart. Dialogue Peter Aufschnaiter: Know what time it is? You think I'm so happy to be travelling with you I should pay for it? You're such a big man that you don't need to contribute? Heinrich Harrer: You have a problem, Peter? Peter Aufschnaiter: It reminds me of what you said at the bazaar back there. 'If I had a watch like that I would trade it.' You do not have one, you cheap, lying bastard! You have three! Heinrich Harrer: This is junk from some Italian prisoners. Peter Aufschnaiter: I don't give a shit! Haven't you ever heard of a principle? Heinrich Harrer: What principle? What? You want a watch? Go ahead, take one, and keep your principles. Peter Aufschnaiter: Look at you! Caught being a selfish brat and you're gloating! Heinrich Harrer: You're acting like an old woman, Peter. What do you want? Peter Aufschnaiter: Try apologizing. Try feeling a little remorse. And for all that's fair try to wipe that smirk off your face! Heinrich Harrer: Take your stinking watch and shut up! I don't need another boring sermon from some frustrated glorified tour guide. Peter Aufschnaiter: No wonder you are always alone. No one can stand your miserable company. [exits] Heinrich Harrer: [runs downhill chasing after Peter] Please, take them. [offers the three watches to Peter] It was wrong of me to hide them. Peter Aufschnaiter: [takes the watches and attempts to return an attached wedding band] Keep this. Heinrich Harrer: No. No. I didn't deserve it either. Go ahead. Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme: Hello, my friend. We did what was best for our country, for Tibet. Heinrich Harrer: On the way to Lhasa I would see Tibetans wearing those jackets. 'Chinese soldiers very nice. Give food, clothes and money. Very nice.' It's strange to me that something so harmless as a jacket can symbolize such a great lie. Ngawang Jigme: After all these years you still don't understand our Tibetan ways. To return a gift is unforgivable. Heinrich Harrer: A man who betrays his culture shouldn't preach about its customs. There was a time I would have wished you dead but your shame will be your torture and your torture will be your life. I wish it to be long. Cast Brad Pitt as Heinrich Harrer David Thewlis as Peter Aufschnaiter BD Wong as Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme Mako as Tsarong Danny Denzongpa as Regent Victor Wong as Chinese 'Amban' Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Ingrid Harrer Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk as Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, 14 years old Sonam Wangchuk as Dalai Lama, 8 years old Dorjee Tsering as Dalai Lama, 4 years old Lhakpa Tsamchoe as Pema Lhaki Jetsun Pema as The Great Mother Ama Ashe Dongtse as Tashi Ric Young as General Chang Jing Wu Ven Ngawang Chojor as Lord Chamberlain Duncan Fraser as British Officer External links Seven Years in Tibet (1997 film) 0120102 Seven Years in Tibet Category:1997 films Category:1990s American films Category:Biographical films Category:Drama films Category:War films Category:Films set in Austria Category:Films set in Canada Category:Films set in India Category:Films set in Tibet