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THE MAHABHARATA, a 2,000-year-old sacred work of the Hindu tradition, is the source for director Peter Brook's most unusual film. After spending much of the 1980s laboring on a nine-hour version of the 18-volume Sanskrit text, which in English means "The Political Story of the Human Race," he reduced the work to six hours for television and three for film. Adapted by Jean-Claude Carričre, the film stars Vittorio Mezzogiorno as Arjuna, the leader of the virtuous Pandava clan, which wages war throughout the epic with the power-hungry Kauravas, who are led by Arjuna's half-brothers, Karna (Jeff Kissoon) and Duryodhana (Georges Corraface). Although the benign Lord Krishna (Bruce Myers) cannot intervene, he provides advice for both clans on protecting dharma, the order of the universe. As with the mythology of any culture--or any Wagnerian opera, for that matter--there are sections that can be grasped only by initiates. But the dramatic impact of most of this compendium of stories and ethical teaching, enacted by an international cast with only minimal sets and props, can be appreciated by anyone. Indeed, for viewers ready to accept Brook's conventions, which are not unlike those of the silent film, this can be a valuable entry point to a fascinating cultural tale.Product Identifiers
UPC0014381934021
eBay Product ID (ePID)3399837
Product Key Features
ActorBruce Myers, George Corraface, Vittorio Mezzogiorno
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleMahabharata
DirectorPeter Brook, Sir Peter Brook
FormatDVD
Release Year2002
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureFrance
Leading RoleBruce Myers, George Corraface, Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Film CountryFrance
Release Date20021126
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- 18 Jun, 2019
A war between royal family rivals reveals the answer to man’s purpose in life.
This is an esoteric and very profound work of literature, as old as the Iliad. This was originally a stage production. Don’t expect to be dazzled by CGI, but if you have the patience to watch it though you might just learn the meaning of life.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Apr, 2023
Fabulous!!
Fantastic production of a great story, with excellent performances and direction. Couldn't be more pleased. Wonderful and wonderous experience.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Sep, 2021
Classic Indian Epic
This classic Indian epic is presented well in this film. It should be studied by anybody truly interested in philosophy or comparative religions.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Apr, 2020
World class production
Been wanting a copy for years. Only the 300+ minute, 2002 version is worthwhile, others are over edited.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Mar, 2023
Peter Brook's Mahabharata
Fantastic production of one of the world's greatest epic poems.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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