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The Knowledge of Healing
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The Knowledge of Healing

1997-05-22 · 89 min · ★ 8.0

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A documentary film about Tibetan traditional medicine.

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Directors
Franz Reichle
Production companies
Teleclub, Schweizer Fernsehen (FS), Suissimage, T&C Film
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

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Tenzin GyatsoTenzin GyatsoSelf
Tenzin ChoedrakSelf
Chimit-Dorzhi DugarovSelf

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