The Mahabharata

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The Mahabharata 1989

Adapted from the myths and folklore of ancient India, the screen version of the original ninehour stage play is the story of a devastating war between two powerful clans. Initially broadcast on public TV, the sixhour movie is divided into three twohour segments: “The Game of Dice,” “Exile in the Forest,” and “The War.” 318m/C VHS, DVD . GB FR Robert Langton-Lloyd, Antonin Stahly-Vishwanadan, Bruce Myers; D: Peter Brook; W: Jean-Claude Carriere; M: Toshi Tsuchitori. TV

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