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Title: Alexandra David-Neel [videorecording] : one woman's journey from Sikkim to forbidden Tibet / a film by Jeanne Mascolo de Filippis and Antoine de Maximy ; an F. Productions and the Alexandra David-Neel Fondation coproduction with the participation of the C.N.C., France 2, R.T.S.R. and the Indian National Tourist Office.
Description: 1 videodisc (51 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, 2003.
Publisher No.: FFH 7621 Films for the Humanities
System: DVD.
Credits: Camera, Antoine de Maximy ; sound, Ignace Rodriguez ; music, Guy Skornik ; producer, Pascal Bensoussan.
Performer(s): Voices, Patricia Kessler, Dana Westerg ; commentary, Jeanne Mascolo de Filippis.
Summary: Documents the life of the first woman to be granted the title of Lama in Tibet, including her two years as a hermit in the Himalayas and her secret pilgrimage to the holy city of Llasa, forbidden to foreigners. In an emotional ceremony, Neel's companion in her old age returns a golden Buddha, a gift from the Dalai Lama, to a monastery in Tibet.
Notes: Videodisc release of a 1992 film.
Subject(s): David-Neel, Alexandra, 1868-1969.
Buddhism China Tibet.
Scholars, Buddhist France Biography.
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Other Author(s): Mascolo de Filippis, Jeanne.
Maximy, Antoine de.
Bensoussan, Pascal.
Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Titles: Subtitle on disc label and container: One woman's journey
One woman's journey from Sikkim to forbidden Tibet
Location(s):copy 1 Bailey/Howe Media Resources (videodisc) (Ground Floor)
Call Number: DVD 2883
Notes: CAMPUS PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
Status:Not Charged Check Shelf

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