WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY NATI BARATZ

"A rather fascinating look at a beautiful culture. The imagery is BEYOND STUNNING."
– Sara Vilkomerson, New York Observer

"ENTRANCING BEAUTY."
– Kevin B. Lee, Time Out New York

“Rich in drama and in the glimpses it gives of other worlds.”
– Mike Hale, The New York Times

“Lovely!”
– New York magazine

“Fascinating insider’s perspective…
captures the beauty in wild nature and elaborate Buddhist rites and rituals.”
– Alissa Simon, Variety

“A poignant piece of non-fiction filmmaking… manages to be as graceful as its subject is divine.”
– Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

The Buddhist concept of reincarnation, while both mysterious and enchanting, is hard for most Westerners to grasp. UNMISTAKEN CHILD follows the 4-year-search for the reincarnation of Lama Konchog, a world-renowned Tibetan master who passed away in 2001 at age 84. The Dalai Lama charges the deceased monk’s devoted disciple, Tenzin Zopa (who had been in his service since the age of seven), to search for his master’s reincarnation, a child who may be anywhere in the world. Tenzin sets off on foot, mule and even helicopter, through breathtaking landscapes and remote traditional Tibetan villages. He listens to stories about children with special characteristics, performs rituals and rarely-seen tests designed to determine the likelihood of reincarnation, and eventually presents his chosen one to the Dalai Lama, who will make the final decision. Stunningly shot, UNMISTAKEN CHILD is a beguiling, surprising, touching and even humorous experience.

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• Listen to our podcast: Q & A with director Nati Baratz, recorded Wed, June 3

ISRAEL • 2008 • 102 MINS • IN ENGLISH, TIBETAN, NEPALESE AND HINDI WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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