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ITALY · 1993

Little Buddha

Bernardo Bertolucci
Italian Neorealism reincarnation Buddhism spiritual awakening childhood innocence East meets West
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Synopsis

After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher.

Year1993
CountryItaly
DirectorBernardo Bertolucci
MovementItalian Neorealism
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