The Mahabharata (1989)
Directed by Peter Brook
Genres - Drama, Epic |
Sub-Genres - Religious Epic |
Run Time - 318 min. |
Countries - France, United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
Director Peter Brook collaborates with writer Jean-Claude Carriére for this screen adaptation of the epic, 100,000-stanza Sanskrit poem tracing mankind's quest for universal truth as explored through the ongoing conflict between two warring families - the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Originally a nine-hour stage production, the lengthy play was pared down to just over five hours for the screen.
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Keywords
family, gods, religion, royalty, virgin
Attributes
High Artistic Quality
