The Mahabharata (1990)
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.
Writing:
Stars:
- Peter Brook
- Jean-Claude Carrière
- Marie-Hélène Estienne
Stars:
Kunti
Vyasa
Ganesha / Krishna
Arjuna
Yudhishthira
Bhima
Duryodhana
Nakula
Draupadi
Madri / Hidimbi
Dushassana
Dhritharashtra
Amba / Sikhandin
Karna
Bhisma / Parashurama
Drona
Gandhari
The Sun / Rakshasa / Ghatotkatcha
Pandu / Shiva / Salya
