The Mahabharata


2h 51m 1989

Brief Synopsis

Filmed theater performance of Peter Brook's international touring company production of the Indian classic.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mahabharata
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1989
Distribution Company
MK2 International
Location
Joinville Studios, Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 51m

Synopsis

Filmed theater performance of Peter Brook's international touring company production of the Indian classic.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mahabharata
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1989
Distribution Company
MK2 International
Location
Joinville Studios, Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 51m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States June 29, 1990

Released in United States on Video September 30, 1990

Released in United States September 1989

Released in United States September 4, 1989

Released in United States Spring April 27, 1990

Shown at New York Film Festival September 28 & 30, 1989.

Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 15 & 16, 1989.

Shown at Venice Film Festival September 4, 1989.

Broadcast over PBS March 25-27, 1991.

Began shooting September 5, 1988.

The film version is three hours, while the television version is six hours. The original stage production was nine hours.

Released in United States Spring April 27, 1990

Released in United States June 29, 1990 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States September 1989 (Shown at New York Film Festival September 28 & 30, 1989.)

Released in United States September 1989 (Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 15 & 16, 1989.)

Released in United States September 4, 1989 (Shown at Venice Film Festival September 4, 1989.)

Released in United States on Video September 30, 1990