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title: "Janson Releases 'Goodbye Tibet', A Heroic Exodus Story"
date: 2014-02-04T00:40:00-06:00
canonical_url: "https://janson.com/news/janson-releases-goodbye-tibet-a-heroic-exodus-story"
section: News Items
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# Janson Releases 'Goodbye Tibet', A Heroic Exodus Story 

Janson Media today announced the release of the documentary*[ Goodbye Tibet](http://www.janson.com/rights/2013/08/23/goodbye-tibet/)*(1 x 52') to television, VOD, DVD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets in the United States. Directed by Maria Blumencron, the heartwarming film follows the heroic efforts of refugee guide Kelsang Jigme and Maria herself in the exodus of Tibetan children.

To watch *Goodbye Tibet* in its entirety in the Janson Media Screening Room, register [here](http://www.janson.com/screeningroom/).

*Goodbye Tibet* is the story of a 20,000-foot high mountain pass on the border between Tibet and Nepal. For thousands of Tibetan refugees it has been their gateway to freedom - but for many it has been a fatal gauntlet. It is the story of Kelsang Jigme, a legend among the Tibetan guides who help refugees escape over the treacherous mountain pass. And it is the story of six children sent by their parents into freedom — and exile - across the highest mountain range in the world, and of the heartbreak of their parents who had to remain behind in Tibet. It is a story of imprisonment and torture - and of a love that transcends borders. Finally, *Goodbye Tibet* is the story of a family of kindred spirits formed over the years by all of the protagonists: the children, their mothers, Kelsang and other guides, and the filmmaker herself. A decade of destiny reflects the dreams, hopes and strength of a people, a culture and a religion facing the threat of extinction.

[Kick Film](http://www.kickfilm.de/index.php) is an independent production company for high quality theatrical and television films. It was created in 1981 and is located in Munich. Kick Film"s general manager is producer Jörg Bundschuh. KICK Film has produced more than 200 films. Many of them have received national and international awards.