The daily life of the Dalai Lama is brought home with remarkable intimacy in SUNRISE/SUNSET. Granted total access to His Holiness for 24 hours, this is a day in the life of the Dalai Lama from when he wakes up at 3 a.m. until his bedtime at dusk.
Direction
Mansky's patient observation reveals power in the mundane.
Editing
Ritualistic structure mirrors the Dalai Lama's daily practice.
Director
Vitaly Mansky
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Vitaly Mansky had to destroy his footage multiple times due to Chinese government pressure during production.
The film was shot in Dharamshala, India—where the Dalai Lama has lived in exile since 1959, making even his 'home' temporary.
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