The Mahabharata
Storyline & Synopsis
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.
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Quick Facts: The Mahabharata
When was The Mahabharata released?
The Mahabharata was released on 10 March 1990.
Who stars in The Mahabharata?
The web series stars Erika Alexander, Urs Bihler, Ryszard Cieślak, Georges Corraface, Jean-Paul Denizon.
Who directed The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata is directed by Peter Brook.
What is the IMDb rating of The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 from 1K votes.
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