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Reviews and Praise for "Dalai Lama Renaissance":


"SPELLBINDING . . . An uplifting cathartic journey that grips the soul."
"An inspirational revelation for mankind . . . An everlasting awakening of the heart and mind."

- Actress Diane Ladd - 3-time Oscar & Emmy nominee, winner of the British Academy Award, and author of "Spiraling Through the School of Life"
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"Yes I like your questions..."
"Certainly, your effort can make some contribution—there’s no doubt."

- The 14th Dalai Lama - (to "DLR" Producer-Director Khashyar Darvich)
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"I narrated ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance,’ because I believe His Holiness is making a positive influence in our world. For me, the film represented an opportunity to continue assisting the optimistic efforts of an extraordinary individual."

- Harrison Ford - actor, narrator of "Dalai Lama Renaissance"
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"a provocative, even enlightening film."
"fascinating, ravishingly beautiful and sonically soothing."

- John Griffin - Montreal Gazette (review)
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"Marvelous film!"
"Dalai Lama Renaissance reminds us of some most important lessons."

- Frederick Marx – Co-Filmmaker, "Hoop Dreams," and Academy Award nominee
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"a moving form of visual poetry"
"Captures… momentous magic. Applause to the filmmakers for revealing the jewel in the lotus… The film is an intimate and stirring testimony…"

- Donna Strong - Awareness Magazine
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"Dalai Lama Renaissance is a fascinating and inspiring juxtaposition of human nature and transcendence."

- Thom Hartmann – Air America Radio Host
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"The Comedy sensation of the summer is coming soon to a theater near you and the latest laughers from Ben Stiller, Anna Faris or Brad Pitt can't even begin to hold a candle to it. The movie's star? The Dalai Lama."
"I can't remember the last time a movie made me laugh so hard."
"There are scenes here every bit as comically absurd [as] 'The Life of Brian.' ['Dalai Lama Renaissance'] plays more like a Monty Python parody of new age workshops."

- Rick Kisonak - Film Threat Magazine
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"This is a fine film and worth seeing"

- Jordan Colburn - Hollywood Today (review)
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"an extraordinary portrait of His Holiness at work."
"Some of the best" comic scenes in any new film out there right now"

- Bob Graham - San Francisco Bay Times (review)
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"It is a stunning tour-de-force"
"intimate glimpse into the Dalai Lama"s life"

- Amy Wong - LA Yoga Magazine
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"This film was startlingly original"
"a revelatory documentary"
"a beautiful and fresh window on the Dalai Lama"

- Jean Miyake Downey - Kyoto Journal (review)
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"A powerful cinematic documentary… A very moving documentary… unexpected and powerful… Long after it ends, the totality of the documentary lingers, as one contemplates the fact that, if every human being decides to act in the best interest of human kind, we can change the world."

- Stan Robinson - Screen Scene/Arizona Weekly (review)
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"Dalai Lama Renaissance is an interesting portrayal of human ego pitted against compassion and altruism, exemplifying the very essence of the issues facing the world today."

- Todd Mayville - Elephant Journal (review)
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"Fire up this DVD and prepare to be amazed... The film has a certain persuasive power... Hilarious."

- Ross Robertson - EnlightenNext Magazine
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"The film rapidly grabs hold of you… There is plenty of humor… [a] top-notch comedy… A journey of self-discovery… The lessons of Dalai Lama Renaissance apply just as much to the audience watching this insightful documentary"

- Ian Bartholomew - Taipei Times, Taiwan (review)
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"A memorable gathering of elites… an inspiring documentary which depicts the Dalai Lama philosophy of peace… Full of meaning… Powerful."

- Li Zhao Yang - Pots Newspaper, Taiwan
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"A big spiritual harvest for everyone."

- Qiu Zu - China Times
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"No empty seat at the premiere of the documentary ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance… The Taipei premiere has attracted a full house and many people were touched after watching the film."

- FTV Television, Taiwan
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"Dalai Lama Renaissance is full of historical significance… [Harrison] Ford’s strong, deep voice adds much color to the documentary"

- Zou Nian Zu - Liberty Times Newspaper, Taiwan
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"It is indeed inspiring and thought provoking."
"an interesting documentary paying tribute to a fascinating individual."

- YNOT at the Movies (review)
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"Unexpected, heartwarming, and enlightening"
"an intimate look at the Dalai Lama's interpersonal actions."

- Christine Benedetti - Aspen Daily News
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"Dalai Lama film reveals more than what is on the surface."
"81 minutes of power struggles, flaring egos, and complete love... Hilarious and sobering"
"[an] emotional wallop"

- Stina Sieg - Glenwood Springs Post Independent (Colorado)


Dalai Lama’s 2012 European Visit Brings Renaissance: the European Premiere Tour of Award-winning Dalai Lama Renaissance Documentary Film and its American Director

Posted By on February 9, 2012

Coinciding with the Dalai Lama’s 2012 Summer European visit, Dalai Lama Renaissance (narrated by Harrison Ford) and Director Khashyar Darvich travel to the United Kingdom and Europe for an 8 week screening and Director Q&A tour May-June 2012 EUROPE – Can an award-winning film that presents the Dalai Lama’s transformational wisdom in action truly change [...]

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Harrison Ford Documentary, Dalai Lama Renaissance, Attacked by China’s Communist Party

Posted By on July 28, 2009

  Chinese government reacts to successful theatrical premiere of Dalai Lama film and positive press in Taiwan Los Angeles, CA (July 29, 2009) – The Chinese government often has the clout and muscle to prevent Hollywood films from being released in Asia, and can even discourage films from having an extended release in the West [...]

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Dalai Lama and Harrison Ford Film Inspires Prison Inmates to Resolve Conflicts

Posted By on January 19, 2010

The Dalai Lama Renaissance film, narrated by Harrison Ford (www.DalaiLamaFilm.com), and a Q&A with Director Khashyar Darvich, offer insights on inner peace to men behind bars, half of whom are incarcerated for murder. HOUSTON, TX – In a rare opportunity to contemplate the nature of their own existence and explore the essence of inner peace, [...]

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Film Screening and Q&A – Dalai Lama Renaissance Film – Santa Cruz, CA – Venue: Rio Theatre – April 29, 2012

Posted By on April 6, 2012

Dates of Screening: April 29, 2012 Film being screening: Dalai Lama Renaissance Documentary Film, with Film Director Q&A Screening Venue: Rio Theatre Address: 1205 Soquel Avenue ; Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Website: http://www.riotheatre.com/event.html Contact Phone: (831) 423-8209 Additional Details: Screening of Dalai Lama Renaissance Film (Vol 1), and Q&A with Producer-Director Khashyar Darvich. Screening Venue: Rio [...]

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Film Screening and Q&A – Dalai Lama Renaissance Film – Sedona, Arizona – Venue: Unity of Sedona – February 17, 2012

Posted By on February 14, 2012

Dates of Screening: February 17, 2012 Film being screening: Dalai Lama Renaissance Documentary Film, with Film Director Q&A Screening Venue: Unity of Sedona (Arizona) Address: 89 Morning Sun Drive; Sedona, AZ 86336 Website: www.unityofsedona.com Contact Phone: 928-282-7181 Additional Details: Screening of Dalai Lama Renaissance Film (Vol 1), and Q&A with Producer-Director Khashyar Darvich. Screening Venue: [...]

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Listening to Truth’s Pure Voice From Inside Prison Walls: New Prison Film from Dalai Lama Renaissance Director Khashyar Darvich

Posted By on October 30, 2011

by Gayle Gregory Truth is so rare and so astounding when you meet it face-to-face. A sadness, a burgeoning of compassion, often settles in as I become aware of the infrequency of real, close to the bone, human interaction.  My heart aches for its presence, to hear truth’s pure voice. It speaks so many delicious [...]

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LETTERS from the Heart: Heartwarming letters that I have received from Viewers about the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ film

Posted By on October 1, 2011

LETTERS from the Heart: I feel grateful when I receive letters from viewers of DLR who warm-heartedly express how much they have been impacted by the film. Director Khashyar Darvich after signing a DVD for an audience member after a film screening of DLR It’s touching to receive emails from around the world from viewers [...]

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Viru’s Story: my personal experience in India helping slum children go to school for the cost of one American dinner

Posted By on September 30, 2011

In this modern world of busy schedules, quick ‘hellos,’ and forgotten promises, there are few life-changing opportunities that we encounter along the way, where we feel that with a little bit of effort, or an amount of money that feels very small to us, that we can profoundly and dramatically make a difference in another [...]

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Characters featured in "Dalai Lama Renaissance":
Harrison Ford -The Dalai Lama - Michael Beckwith - Thom Hartmann - Fred Alan Wolf - Amit Goswami - Jean Houston - John E Mack - Vandana Shiva - Brother Wayne Teasdale - Elisabet Sahtouris - Fran Korten - Michael Toms - Sulak Sivaraksa -Thomas A. Forsthoefel - Vicki Robin  - Harry Morgan Moses - Barry Rosen - Brian Muldoon - Myron Kellner-Rogers - Gordon Davidson - Nancy Margulies - Gary Warhaftig - Corinne McLaughlin - David Korten - HH alt #1 - HH alt #2 - HH alt #3 - Fred alt #1 - Fred alt #2 -Fred alt #3 - Thom alt #1 - Thom alt #2 - Thom alt #3 - Vicki alt #1 - Vicki alt #2 - Vicki alt #3
 
Information on foreign releases of "Dalai Lama Renaissance":  Germany
 
Reviews of "Dalai Lama Renaissance":
Montreal Gazette -San Francisco Bay Times - Hollywood Today - YNOT at the Movies - Kyoto Journal - FilmThreat.com - LA Yoga Magazine
 
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