Adi Shankaracharya is a 1983 Indian film in Sanskrit language directed by G. V. Iyer. The film depicts the life and times of the Hindu philosopher, Adi Shankaracharya, who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta (nondualism) in Hindu philosophy. This movie is a prime example of experimental movie era of Kannada film industry. It was the first film in India to be made in Sanskrit. At the 31st National Film Awards, it won four awards, including Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Audiography.
Adi Shankaracharya (1983)
Directed by G.V. Iyer
Genres - Biography, Drama, History |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film, Historical Film |
Release Date - Jan 1, 1983 |
Run Time - 130 min. |
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31st National Film Awards, Adi Shankara, Advaita Vedanta, Awards, Best Audiography, Best Film, G. V. Iyer, India, True Stories
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Subject: about Hinduism, Biographical about philosophers
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