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The Far Pavilions (1984)

Starring: Ben Cross, Amy Irving Director: Peter Duffell Rating

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Actors: Ben Cross, Amy Irving, Christopher Lee, Benedict Taylor, Rossano Brazzi
Directors: Peter Duffell
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
Language: English
Rating:
Number of tapes: 4
Studio: Acorn Media
VHS Release Date: September 11, 1999
Run Time: 320 minutes

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(35 customer reviews)

ASIN: 6303969585
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,378 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)
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The 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

Product Description
Follow star-crossed lovers Ash (Ben Cross) and Anjuli (Amy Irving) in this haunting love story set in the India of the British Raj against the spectacular and epic sweep of battle, treachery and intrigue. From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the fabled palaces of Bhithor, M.M. Kaye's evocative novel is brought to life in this stunning and lavish production.

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