The Dalai Lama

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1579

Date Released

7 Sep 1959

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Princess Relaxes
2. 2Maiden Voyage
3. 3Moscow Visitors
4. 4Beside the Sea
5. 5The Dalai Lama
6. 6Hops for Beer
7. 7Ike in Paris
8. *Scottish Industries on Show

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Dalai Lama. DESCRIPTION: The Tibetan leader had come from his place of exile in Mussoorie to consult with Indian leaders at Delhi. After his reception, the Dalai Lama’s first act was to visit the Gandhi cremation site, and to pay tribute there. Later, he had talks with Dr Prasad, President of the Republic of India. SHOTLIST: MS crowds. MS crowds holding banners. MS same. CU people. CU burning sticks. MS train arrives. MS Dalai Lama. MS delegates. MS Dalai Lama. CU same. LS archway. MS building. CU Dalai Lama. Presented with garland. CU Dalai Lama talking to President Prasad. CU Dalai Lama. MS Dalai Lama & President Prasad talking.

Keywords

Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Railways; Ceremonies; Exile; Religion and belief

Locations

India; Delhi

Card file number

78065

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Camera

Pat Mohan

Length of story (in feet)

80

Story extras:

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