Published by: World Tibet Network News Tuesday, December 16, 1997

Monday December 15, 3:24 pm Eastern Time

Company Press Release (ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)

WHO: From the film: Director Martin Scorsese, producer Barbara De Fina, writer Melissa Mathison. Additional guests include Rosanna Arquette, Antonio Banderas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jim Carrey, Richard Dreyfuss, Gina Gershon, Jeff Goldblum, Bai Ling, Kelly Lynch, Penny Marshall, Nick Nolte, Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Benjamin Saltzmary, Barry Sonnenfeld, Renee Taylor, Adrian Paul, Anthony Waller, and more ...

WHAT: A special Los Angeles industry screening of Martin Scorsese's new film about the true story of the 14th Dalai Lama

WHEN: Monday, Dec. 15; 6:30 p.m. -- Arrivals; 7:30 p.m. -- Screening

WHERE: Avco Cinema Center, 10840 Wilshire Blvd. Westwood

Media coverage is invited

BACKGROUND: In 1937 a 2-1/2-year-old boy from a simple family in Tibet was recognized as the 14th reincarnation of the Buddha of love and compassion, and destined to become the spiritual and political leader of his country. Director Martin Scorsese brings to the screen the true story of the Dalai Lama. Told through the eyes of His Holiness, ``Kundun,'' from Touchstone Pictures, chronicles his early life, from childhood through the Chinese invasion and his journey into exile. The film stars Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tenzin Kunkhyen and Tenzin Chodon Gyalpo. The film is directed my Martin Scorsese, produced by Barbara De Fina and written by Melissa Mathison. Buena Vista Pictures distributes.