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The Far Pavilions [Region 2]
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Binding: DVD
EAN: 5036193091292
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Original Language),
Number Of Discs: 2
Region Code: 2
Theatrical Release Date: April 22, 1984
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Editorial Review:
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
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - The Far pavilions Dvd
I was kind of disappointed by the movie version of book It didnt bring the magic I felt while reading the novel
Rating:  - Not as good as I remembered
When I first saw this adaptation for TV in the 1980s, I thought it was a fantastic recreation of M M Kaye's epic story of Anjuli and Ash which I had read some years previously. However, having recently reread the book, and followed it up with this DVD, I have to admit that this time round it fell well short of my expectations.
My first gripe is that the story has been changed quite a lot, so that first quarter of the book, dealing with Ash's early life, is covered in the opening credits ... Read More
Rating:  - The Far Pavillions
I had a VHS copy of this movie which quickly got stretched out (even though the movie was split into two tapes). I'm very happy with this DVD. The quality is very good. There are a couple of blips, but nothing to complain about. It's a Great Movie!!!
Rating: - The Far Pavilions
Was thrilled to find this now on DVD. It is a wonderful story, set in a beautiful country and the usual excellent service from Amazon
Rating: - Rather far fetched...
I agree with whoever posted the review before me. Amy Irving makes a very unconvincing Indian princess. In fact, the other princess Shu shu, full of tantrums and lacking feeling and nobility, is pretty unconvincing too. For one, Anjuli, raised in an Indian palace has no reason for having the accent that she does, other than perhaps to increase her appeal to a Western audience. Princely families had European governesses sometimes but that would hardly change the accent of one princess and not the other. ... Read More
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