Secret Tibet

1943 · 101 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 56 VOTES · DIR. Ernst Schäfer, H.A. Lettow

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Overview

In 1938 Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler sponsored an expedition to Tibet lead by several Nazi SS scientists to study the regions flora and fauna, and to take scientific measurements of the Earths magnetic fields. The expedition was also sent to find traces of the orgins of the "Aryan" race in Tibet which was where Himmler thought evidence of could be found. This film is a Nazi era documentary of that expedition.

Dialogue Timeline - 745 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME - EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:05 THE ENIGMA OF TIBET
00:02:37 with the rulers and dignitaries.
00:04:39 having found their strongest base in the big coastal metropolis of Calcutta.
00:09:45 Only the monsoon knows for how long it will last.
00:15:48 He is the patron God of the southern passes
00:19:27 and liken it to its closest relative
00:23:27 the geomagnetic scientist makes his observations.
00:31:12 the realm of the precious wild game:
00:37:52 With a newly acquired huge caravan
00:42:51 Fresh-fallen snow covers the plain
00:47:17 the entire village is shaken.
00:51:52 A gigantic Buddha statue welcomes us.
00:54:12 of the dreadful deities and countless demons
00:59:10 into the redeeming realm of Buddha.
01:02:55 medicinal herbs at the medical school.
01:07:57 And yet Tibetans don't just produce goods
01:12:00 In its nest the black-neck crane
01:15:25 in order to not violate any basic acts of courtesy.
01:19:02 In well-put words the leader of our expedition
01:22:45 observe the big-city life with much curiosity.
01:27:01 and to appease the Gods regarding future atrocities.
01:36:02 devils and demons
01:38:13 gain their protection and support.
50:01:00 houses and streets of the Holy City.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed745
Dialogue density7.4 lines / min
First line00:00:05
Final line50:01:00

Production Record

DirectorErnst Schäfer, H.A. Lettow
LanguageGerman
IMDb votes56