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200890 minPGdocumentary

Tibet: Beyond Fear

200890 minPGdocumentary

Two activists, a Buddhist nun and monk, led demonstrations against Chinese repression in Tibet, facing arrest and torture before finding forgiveness.

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Bahadır Karataş

Synopsis

Two activists, a Buddhist nun and monk, led demonstrations against Chinese repression in Tibet, facing arrest and torture before finding forgiveness.

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Bahadır Karataşdirector

Hande Altaylıwriter

Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu

Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlucast

Fırat Tanış

Fırat Tanışcast

Vahide Perçincast

Synopsis

A Buddhist nun and monk in Tibet lead demonstrations against Chinese repression. They are arrested and subjected to torture in 2008. After their release, they reflect on their experiences and find a path to forgiveness. The film portrays their courage and commitment to freedom despite their suffering.

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