The Far Pavilions
by Peter Duffell
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Actor: Amy Irving, Ben Cross, Benedict Taylor, Christopher Lee, Rossano BrazziDirector: Peter Duffell
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 303 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2000-09-12
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acorn Media
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Summary: 5 Stars
For those who appreciate British history in India, forbidden romance and swashbuckling conquest; if you could watch a 5 hour movie, then this is for you. You will find diverse characters, sumptuous costumes, fabulous horse flesh and parade dressed elephants in an exotic countryside of castles , palaces and battlefields. It is just possible to suspend disbelief in the elaborateness of the plot though the character of the leading man pales in quality compared to the lead women.
The history buff and romance novelist will regale; others may be daunted. Makes a good two or three night watch.
Summary of The Far Pavilions
From the snow-capped peaks of the himalayas to the fabled palaces of bhitor the india of the british raj provides the spectacular setting for this haunting love story. All the treachery passion and intrigue of m.M. Kayes epic novel sweep across the screen in this stunning and lavish production. Studio: Acorn Media Release Date: 01/08/2002 Starring: Amy Irving Omar Sharif Run time: 320 minutesThe first happy day in the adult life of Anjuli (Amy Irving) is the day her husband's body is set on fire. Her rich and powerful husband, the Rana of Bhitor (Rossano Brazzi), is ritually immolated in a lavish ceremony where his other wife, Anjuli's half sister, is expected to commit ritual suttee. Only after she is released from her marriage is Anjuli free to follow her heart. Based on M.M. Kaye's beloved novel, The Far Pavilions tells the haunting love story of Anjuli and Ash (Ben Cross) against the spectacular backdrop of mid-19th-century colonial India, replete with accurate historical and cultural details. Full of battle, treachery, intrigue, passion, and prejudice, the film brims with stunning sights, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the famed palaces of Bhitor, remarkable battle scenes, and royal pageantry, including a lavish, several-day-long traditional Hindu wedding where the groom enters on an elephant. The all-star cast, including Omar Sharif, Sir John Gielgud, and Rupert Everett, truly brings the novel to life.
This two-DVD set includes interactive menus, a scene index, production notes, and a Kaye biography and book list. Originally released for television in 1984, The Far Pavilions has inspired viewers to travel to India, plus it has been included in numerous university courses because of its postcolonial and multicultural themes. This film will appeal to viewers interested in postcolonialism or Indian history and culture as well as anyone who loves a good romance. --Tara Chace
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