The Mahabharata
Storyline & Plot Summary
The Mahabharata is a 1989 film version of the Indian epic based on the history of India, Mahabharata directed by Peter Brook. Brook's original 1985 stage play was 9 hours long, and toured around the world for four years. In 1989, it was reduced to under 6 hours for television. Later it was also reduced to about 3 hours for theatrical and DVD release. The screenplay was the result of eight years' work by Peter Brook, Jean-Claude Carrière and Marie-Hélène Estienne. For the casting an international selection of actors was intentionally chosen, to show that the nature of the Indian epic is the story of all humanity.
Production Details
Cast
Erika Alexander
Madri / Hidimbi
Urs Bihler
Dushassana
Ryszard Cieślak
Dhritharashtra
Georges Corraface
Duryodhana
Jean-Paul Denizon
Nakula
Mamadou Dioumé
Bhima
Miriam Goldschmidt
Kunti
Corinne Jaber
Amba / Sikhandin
Jeffery Kissoon
Karna
Sotigui Kouyaté
Bhisma / Parashurama
Robert Langdon Lloyd
Vyasa
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Arjuna
Bruce Myers
Ganesha / Krishna
Yoshi Oida
Drona
Hélène Patarot
Gandhari
Bakary Sangaré
The Sun / Rakshasa / Ghatotkatcha
Mallika Sarabhai
Draupadi
Andrzej Seweryn
Yudhishthira
Antonin Stahly-Vishwanadan
The Boy
Tapa Sudana
Pandu / Shiva / Salya
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.