To watch in HD, get ClipCafe PRO
Go ahead
Please log in to add to collections.
Seven Years in Tibet

Go ahead. When you were defense ministerto the previous Dalai Lama... then you wanted...

Go ahead. When you were defense ministerto the previous Dalai Lama... then you wanted toreorganize the army. Can you do it now? The People's Liberation Armyis one million troops strong. We have 8,000 menwith 50 pieces of artillery... and a few hundred mortarsand machine guns. The task is hopeless. Then you refusethe appointment, do you? No. I accept it with honor. You two gentlemen know about wars. What type of weapondo you recommend?

Full Transcript

00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:02.004
Go ahead
00:00:04.009 --> 00:00:07.007
When you were defense minister to the previous Dalai Lama
00:00:07.009 --> 00:00:10.003
then you wanted to reorganize the army
00:00:10.004 --> 00:00:12.003
Can you do it now
00:00:12.004 --> 00:00:16.007
The People's Liberation Army is one million troops strong
00:00:17.000 --> 00:00:20.004
We have 8 000 men with 50 pieces of artillery
00:00:20.006 --> 00:00:23.000
and a few hundred mortars and machine guns
00:00:23.001 --> 00:00:24.007
The task is hopeless
00:00:24.009 --> 00:00:27.003
Then you refuse the appointment do you
00:00:30.001 --> 00:00:32.005
No I accept it with honor
00:00:33.007 --> 00:00:36.003
You two gentlemen know about wars
00:00:36.006 --> 00:00:38.009
What type of weapon do you recommend
Available in 6 languages
Duration
40 seconds
Views
30
Timestamp in Movie
01:37:06
Uploaded
Mar 17, 2026
Genres
adventure, biography, drama
Production
TriStar Pictures,Mandalay Entertainment,Applecross,Reperage & Vanguard Films,Sony Pictures

Want This Clip in HD?

Upgrade for HD/4K downloads and unlimited access. Upgrade now →

Movie Summary

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.
It seems the Chinese troops are advancing toward our northern borders. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:45
It seems the Chinese troops are advancing toward our...
Do you think someday people will look at Tibet on the movie screenand wonder what happened to us - Seven Years in Tibet 00:09
Do you think someday people will look at Tibet on the movie...
I don't knowDon't you have all the answersI don't - Seven Years in Tibet 00:13
I don't knowDon't you have all the answersI...
Nearby the Tibetan army practiced its maneuversSome of the soldiers wear ancient mesh armorThey bring old muskets and spears as artilleryThe spectacle of a peace loving nation vainly attempting to create a militaryThe fears of war on my friends' - Seven Years in Tibet 00:45
Nearby the Tibetan army practiced its maneuversSome of the...
The Tibetans say an enemy is the greatest teacherbecause only an enemy can help develop patience and compassionThey believe with rock like faith that the power of their religionwill protect them against these Chinese - Seven Years in Tibet 00:14
The Tibetans say an enemy is the greatest teacherbecause...
In preparation for the generals' visitsacred ceremonies are performed throughout LhasaSculptures of deities have been carved with great care in butterAs the sun melts them they become a reminder that nothing lasts - Seven Years in Tibet 00:17
In preparation for the generals' visitsacred ceremonies...
The rising star of the cabinet, Minister Ngawang Jigme... - Seven Years in Tibet 00:11
The rising star of the cabinet, Minister Ngawang Jigme...
Raising their flag is an honor the Chinese don't deserve. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:16
Raising their flag is an honor the Chinese don't...
History repeats itself, even in paradise. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:12
History repeats itself, even in paradise.
General, the monks have been making this mandala of sand for many days. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:12
General, the monks have been making this mandala of sand for...
We do not sit lower than he does. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:11
We do not sit lower than he does.
Until I attain my majority the regent is the political leader of TibetYou should have requested an audience with himto discuss these important matters of the worldMy experience of such things is limitedI am a simple Buddhist monkAll I know is the - Seven Years in Tibet 01:26
Until I attain my majority the regent is the political...
The Chinese have attacked the Tibetan frontier near Den-Go. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:06
The Chinese have attacked the Tibetan frontier near Den-Go.
"Today at the dawn, 84,000 troops of the 1st and 2nd Field Armies... - Seven Years in Tibet 00:52
"Today at the dawn, 84,000 troops of the 1st and 2nd...
Radio Lhasa. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:17
Radio Lhasa.
We lost the war in 11 days, Heinrich. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:46
We lost the war in 11 days, Heinrich.
Hello my friendWe did what was the best for our countryfor TibetOn the way to Lhasa I would see Tibetans wearing these jacketsChinese soldiers Very niceGive food clothes money Very niceIt's strange to me that something so harmless as a jacketcould - Seven Years in Tibet 01:13
Hello my friendWe did what was the best for our countryfor...
It's strange to me that something so harmless as a jacketcould symbolize such a great lie - Seven Years in Tibet 00:10
It's strange to me that something so harmless as a...
After all these years, you still do not understand Tibetan ways. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:10
After all these years, you still do not understand Tibetan...
A man who betrays his culture should not preach about its customs. - Seven Years in Tibet 00:06
A man who betrays his culture should not preach about its...