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Features: DVD, Dolby, Mono Audio, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Widescreen
A glorious adaptation of the classic Herman Hesse novel, Siddhartha was filmed by Conrad Rooks with legendary cinematographer Sven Nykvist in Northern India. Bewitched by the shimmering beauty and magic of this ancient land, they transformed Hesse's tale into widescreen poetry. A moving evocation of each person's search for the divine within, this is the story of young Brahmin who leaves his wealthy parents to become a "sadhu," a wandering ascetic. He meets and is awed by the Buddha but chooses to follow his own path, which leads him to sensual passion and material wealth. In the end he finds these pleasures empty and abandons them to find enlightenment on an entirely different plane.
"One of the most profoundly beautiful films ever created." Film Threat
"...extraordinary photography..." Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
Editor's Note
This is a timeless, universal story adapted from the novella by German writer Herman Hesse, about youth, the search for one's place in the world, and the struggle for happiness. Based loosely on the Indian mythological story of the prince who went on to seek enlightenment and become the Buddha, the film was made in a breathtakingly beautiful part of Northern India by director screenwriter Conrad Rooks (CHAPPAQUA) and cinematographer Sven Nykvist. | |Siddhartha, played by renowned Indian actor Shashi Kapoor, becomes disillusioned with the quest for spiritual enlightenment, and turns to the pursuit of material wealth. Unfortunately, he discovers that the truth remains elusive on either side of the fence, and that what ultimately makes life worth living is inner contentment and love. At once a kind of "road movie," a historical drama, and a period piece, SIDDHARTHA leaves a lasting impression on the viewer, for both its lush visual quality and the profound story that unfolds.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Interview With Director/Writer Conrad Rooks | | English And Spanish Theatrical Trailers | | Still Gallery | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs | | Audio: English, German, Spanish Dolby Digital Mono | | Mastered In Digital High Definition From The Original 35mm Negative |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Image |
| Release Date: 12/3/2002 |
| Running Time: 83 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1972 | | Catalog ID: 1772-MLSDVD | | UPC: 00014381177220 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: German, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
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