One of the most striking—and at the time, controversial—choices was the . Brook gathered actors from over a dozen countries:
The complete DVDRip version is the way to go. It preserves the original theatrical runtime (around 5+ hours) and the immersive stage-like cinematography. The casting is intentionally multicultural, which some purists criticize, but I think it reinforces the universal human conflict at the heart of the story. The.Mahabharata.1989.Peter.Brook.Complete.DVDRi...
Could you clarify which one you're interested in, or if you're looking for something else entirely? One of the most striking—and at the time,
Exile: The years of wandering that test the brothers' resolve and spiritual strength. : Five brothers representing righteousness and dharma
: Five brothers representing righteousness and dharma.
, documenting its transformation from a massive 9-hour stage play to its televised miniseries and film versions. Books on the Production The Mahabharata: Peter Brook's Epic in the Making : Written by Garry O’Connor