The Mahabharata Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
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. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
DVD Release Date:
11/26/2002
Run Time:
318 min.
Production Co.:
Productions du 3ème Etage, Reiner Moritz Productions
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Message From God, Heroic Mission
Tone:
Atmospheric, Dreamlike, Fanciful, Lavish, Rousing, Stylized, Sweeping, Elegant
Keywords:
family, gods, religion, royalty, virgin
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
