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

Reviews

‘A constant source of surprise and wonderment’ New York Times

Key Selling Points

· Newly restored and available on Blu-ray for the first time

· Directed by Peter Brook, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of twentieth-century theatre

· Peter Brook, twice nominated for the Palme d’Or (1960, 1963)