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Unmistaken Child Documentary with Tenzin Zopa, Tenzin Ngodrup and the Dalai Lama Director: Nati Baratz Script by Nati Baratz, Llil Alexander and Ron Goldman Cinematography: Yaron Orbach Composer: Cyril Morin Languages: English, Tibetan, Nepali, Hindi and Taiwanese with subtitles Rating: PG Running Length: 105 minutes This beautifully filmed documentary is about a religious aspect and also of love and devotion. Tenzin Zopa is a monk in the religious order that follows the Dalai Lama. A belief in reincarnation is part of the belief. Zopa, as a young man, wanted to be a follower, or disciple of Geshe Lama Konchog, and in years to come, when Geshe Konchong died, Zopa was devastated. He believed that the good Geshe Konchog would come back, and he, Zopa, would be the one to find him. Thus, the search begins for an “unfamiliar child,” born at the same time Geshe Konchog died. Consulting with a sort of astrologer, it is determined that the father of the child has a name that begins with the letter “A” and that the child should come from the same province as the late leader. Tenzin Kopa begins his search, not realizing that it would take him years. The camera crew follows him from town to town. He is a friendly man, determined, but gentle and his explanation of asking a tree’s permission for leaves is kindness personified. Eventually, he finds a child who passes the tests, such as selecting Geshe Konchog’s favorite items from a display of objects, plus the child has long ears, which is unusual. This is a tender film exploring a different belief system. Photography (Yaron Orbach) is wonderfully done, music by Cyril Morin is exquisite and the naturalness of Tenzin Zopa is an added plus. At a special moment, we learn why he wanted to be an early follower of Geshe Lama Konchog, and that was to avoid an arranged marriage at age eight. The final determination takes place at the palace of the Dalai Lama, who agrees that a reincarnation has taken place. Now, will the parents allow their special child to be raised in a monastery and become a master, himself? It is a privilege that the father favors, but watch the mother’s expression when she thinks no one sees her. The word “love” is in all languages. Copyright 2009 Marie Asner
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