The Mahabharata
Originally released in 1990. The Mahabharata is a drama/war film. directed by Peter Brook. With a runtime of 2h 53m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Erika Alexander, Lou Bihler, and Urs Bihler
Synopsis
One of the great masterpieces of world literature comes to vivid life in an elaborate production from acclaimed theater and film innovator Peter Brook. This collection of ancient Sanskrit stories (composed into the longest book ever written) comprises a series of enlightened fables at the heart of countless beliefs, legends, and teachings; indeed, its very title means "the great story of mankind." Brook and writer Jean-Claude Carriere worked for eight years to develop this epic concerning two sides of a royal family, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, whose struggle leads to a fascinating voyage of emotions, passion and vision of glory. Briefly, the Mahabharata is a tale of two rival sets of brothers, cousins to eachother, each born into royalty and with divinely guided paths in life. The result, however, is a great war, death, destruction - a vast epic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 53m
173 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- MP Productions
- Channel 4 Television
- The Brooklyn Academy of Music
- Les Productions du 3ème Etage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mahabharata about?
One of the great masterpieces of world literature comes to vivid life in an elaborate production from acclaimed theater and film innovator Peter Brook. This collection of ancient Sanskrit stories (...
Who directed The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata was directed by Peter Brook.
How long is The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata has a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes total).
When was The Mahabharata released?
The Mahabharata was released on January 24, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mahabharata?
The main cast of The Mahabharata includes Erika Alexander, Lou Bihler, Urs Bihler, Ryszard Cieślak, Georges Corraface.