This movie starring Brad Pitt is based on the true story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who became friends with the Dalai Lama at the time of China’s takeover of Tibet. Heinirch decides to climb Nanga Parbat but fate has other plans for him and WWII breaks out in the midst of which he’s captured. He manages to escape from the PoW camp into the holy city of Lhasa where he befriends the Dalai Lama. At that time, Communist China attacks Tibet and Heinrich’s life changes forever.
Only Brad Pitt’s German accent is the disappointing thing about this movie and the film does deviate from time to time from the actual events that took place. But for the love of Hollywood and travel, watch this movie for the snowy Himalayas, the Tibetan villages, and the amazing costumes and religious ceremonies which have been portrayed in an aesthetically pleasing way.
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