Forest of Bliss (1986)
Forest of Bliss is an unsparing yet redemptive account of the inevitable griefs, religious passions and frequent happinesses that punctuate daily life in Benares, India's most holy city. The film unfolds from one sunrise to the next without commentary, subtitles or dialogue. It is an attempt to give the viewer a wholly authentic, though greatly magnified and concentrated, sense of participation in the experiences examined by the film.
Director: Robert Gardner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 12, 1986
Editing: Robert Gardner
Production: Film Study Center
Country: United States of America
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: xx
Keywords
ethnographic film, funeral ceremony
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Forest of Bliss about?
- Forest of Bliss is an unsparing yet redemptive account of the inevitable griefs, religious passions and frequent happinesses that punctuate daily life in Benares, India's most holy city. The film unfolds from one sunrise to the next without commentary, subtitles or dialogue. It is an attempt to give the viewer a wholly authentic, though greatly magnified and concentrated, sense of participation in the experiences examined by the film.
- Who directed Forest of Bliss?
- Forest of Bliss was directed by Robert Gardner.
- How long is Forest of Bliss?
- Forest of Bliss has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Forest of Bliss?
- Forest of Bliss is a Documentary film.
- Where was Forest of Bliss produced?
- Forest of Bliss was produced in United States of America.