Sunrise/Sunset
(72 min; dvd; 2008)
Director: Vitali Manski

A day in the life of the Dalai Lama from when he wakes up at 3:00 a.m. until his bedtime at dusk. Starting with his morning fitness routine and continuing through private audiences, press conferences and the blessings he imparts every day, it is a comprehensive and compassionate document of his everyday habits. As the sun begins to set, and with his duties completed, the Dalai Lama sits down with the filmmakers for a wide-ranging interview covering topics related to the essence of the Universe, the gap between rich and poor, and the role of an individual in religion and contemporary society