A few days ago, Richard Gere reappeared without Alejandra Silva in our country to go to a new cultural and social event. Moment that the actor took the opportunity to share a message that no one can forget.
Last Tuesday, April 29, Richard Gere went to the BCN Film Fest of Barcelona to present Wisdom and happinessthe documentary that has produced about Dalái Lama. Audiovisual production in which it has exposed its most activist side.
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This work, halfway between the biopic and a quick class of meditation, represents a new chapter in the firm struggle of Richard Gere against the Chinese occupation of Tibet. A conflict that led the aforementioned spiritual leader to exile in India in the late fifties.
In an ironic tone, some wondered that day if Alejandra Silva’s boyfriend could have something in common with Donald Trump, given her hostile position to China. An idea that the actor and activist denied with a simple gesture: “Trump’s motivations are purely economic.”
In addition, during his speech, Richard Gere spoke unsuccessfully about the current situation of China. “They are very silent. They know that the world is changing radically right now and that China is going to be the beneficiary of these changes,” he began explaining.
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“The war in Ukraine suits him, because he will have cheap oil from Russia for the following generations. They see that Russia is also in a fall layer and have a plan view that includes appropriate Siberia.”
On the other hand, Richard Gere considers that “they can also see that the United States is retiring and is willing to take their place.” “It’s a great moment for China,” he added below.
Richard Gere shares a message without the presence of Alejandra Silva that has left more than one without words
Therefore, for Richard Gere, the compassion that transmits the Dalái Lama seems to be the only possible exit, as reflected in the documentary. In it, issues such as toxic masculinity and climate change are addressed, considered by the spiritual leader as the great challenges of humanity.
“He is always thinking about how to help others, even while sleeping. He spent especially bad during the pandemic because he was isolated … and needs contact with people to share his love, his compassion and his generous spirit,” said the actor about this spiritual leader.
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According to Richard Gere, “for him, we are all the same, and he is right. human beings, children, animals or insects: we all seek happiness and avoid suffering. Nothing more matters.”
It should be remembered that, in 1993, during the delivery of the Oscar to the best artistic direction, he took the opportunity to denounce “the horrendous situation of human rights in China and in the Tibet”. In addition, he also sent a message to Deng Xiaoping, asking for the withdrawal of Chinese troops.
That controversial intervention cost Richard Gere his veto in future galas of the Academy, until he was awarded in 2002 for his role in Chicagomusical de Rob Marshall.
In 1997, Richard Gere confronted censorship for his activism, when he starred in The red labyrinth. In this thriller he interpreted an unjustly accused entrepreneur of a crime in China. The situation took so much that MGM decided to take him out of the promotion just when he was going to appear in the Oprah Winfrey program.
