The Mahabharata (1990)

The Mahabharata (1990) poster

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.

Director: Peter Brook
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 173 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toshi Tsuchitori, Kudsi Erguner, Djamchid Chemirani
Cinematography: William Lubtchansky
Editing: Nicolas Gaster
Production: MP Productions, Channel 4 Television, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, Les Productions du 3ème Etage
Country: Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Magyar, English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

mythology, hinduism, dysfunctional family, india, battle, arjuna

More Films by Director: Peter Brook
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

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 (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.
Who directed The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata was directed by Peter Brook.
Who stars in The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata stars Erika Alexander, Lou Bihler, Urs Bihler, Ryszard Cieślak, Georges Corraface, Jean-Paul Denizon.
How long is The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata has a runtime of 2h 53m (173 minutes).
What genre is The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata is a Drama, War film.
Where was The Mahabharata produced?
The Mahabharata was produced in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Mahabharata?
The themes of The Mahabharata include: The Horror of War and Humanity.