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    THE MAHABHARATA

    Title
    THE MAHABHARATA
    SKU
    5701793
    Catalogue No.
    BFIB1571
    UPC
    5035673015711
    Label
    Genres
    Release Date
    Aug 10, 2026
    Format
    2Blu-ray
    Packaging
    2 Blu-ray Case
    No. of Discs
    2
    Region Coding
    B (Blu-Ray)
    TV Standard
    1080p
    Aspect Ratio
    1.66:1
    Running Time
    318
    Weight
    0.433
    Price
    $44 inc. GST
    Ships From
    Melbourne, AU
    The Mahabharata unfolds in an ancient time in India, then known as Bharatavarsha. Two groups of cousins from the same royal family, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, vie for control of the Kingdom. The cousins'''' rivalry leads to death and destruction and jeopardises the very fabric of the universe. Directed by Peter Brook, this monumental work explores the entanglements between war, ethics and power. The Mahabharata is an epic that transcends time and space, exposing the dilemmas and devastating consequences resulting from man''''s choices. Episodes Part 1: The Game of Dice Part 2: Exile in the Forest Part 3: War Extras Newly restored in 4K and presented in High Definition Interview with Simon Brook (2026): the son of the film''''s director calls on his unique position during the making of The Mahabharata to recall the production, the cultural positioning of the film and his father's legacy Brook by Brook (2002, 75 mins): an intimate portrait of director Peter Brook by his son, Simon Brook Pageant of the Sun-god (1934, 9 mins): a gem from the BFI National Archive - a travelogue of the extravagant celebration of The Maharajah of Udaipur Trailers Includes optional English descriptive subtitles Other extras tbc **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet including a new essay by Miriam Fernandes of the Why Not Theatre
    An adaptation of the Hindu epic featuring conflict between two royal families: the Pandavas (representing good) and the Kauravas (representing evil), with narrative framed through dialogue between sage Vyasa and deity Ganesha.