Mahabharati (11-2 Kathakali)

IanThal Says:

Sep 9, 2007 - This is the Bhagavad-Gita section of the Mahãbhãrata done in the manner of Kathakali-- one of India's classical dance-theatre traditions. Peter Brook is a great director, but this has nothing to do with his version (which I have seen)

shivyrocks Says:

Nov 12, 2007 - where can i find his version?i am studying brook at uni and may choose to wirte an essay about this area

IanThal Says:

Nov 12, 2007 - The poses of classical dance/theatre traditions of India are closely related to the sculptural traditions one sees in the temples. The more you learn about one, the more you understand the other.

ranaparwandra Says:

Nov 30, 2007 - the dancers look so cute . . .!

amarianne Says:

Mar 1, 2008 - Beautiful! I recommend watching this performance in south india.

March291992 Says:

Mar 9, 2008 - this rocks i love this

chadsexinton Says:

Mar 16, 2008 - how can u enjoy this?

nathanthilse Says:

Mar 22, 2008 - Good one.. Thanks

nadineuwe Says:

Apr 22, 2008 - does some1 know the name of the song?i think its just gorgeous!i just wish i can actually understand any of it xDcheers, from egypt xD

amiitk Says:

May 5, 2008 - hy im theater actor too will u like to share about brook im one his fan but didnt know about much of him i had work with his student in india here delhi

tarasdj Says:

Jun 12, 2008 - werid.

zotfotpik Says:

Jun 28, 2008 - Name of the play is Duryodhan Vadham meaning the slaying of Duryodhan. The story is being recited as a song. So I guess the name of the song would be Duryodhan Vadham

AlexandraLara Says:

Aug 4, 2008 - Peter is my inspiration in acting!!!! I love you Peter my dream is to work with you!!!!

SundaraKapasalathi Says:

Sep 4, 2008 - And you can't even spell weird correctly? I think you're "werid" for not appreciating the ancient art being played here.

SundaraKapasalathi Says:

Sep 4, 2008 - A beautiful, timeless tradition. I would love to see a kathakali performance up close one day, it seems like it would blow me away if were to see it live. It takes my breath away, even as I sit here in front of my laptop. Namaskar, sahib.

arvasudev Says:

Sep 9, 2008 - I am from Kerala, and what's more, am going through a vishadayogam myself. I just loved the WTF act of Krishna as Arjuna was whining about his issues.

cenolbaj Says:

Oct 27, 2008 - Can´t they afford a tanpura that they have to use that most awful shruti box ?? Spoiling half of the performance for me

mitra6883 Says:

Oct 30, 2008 - art that shud b continued...

ruzickaw Says:

Dec 1, 2008 - Very boring theater. With all that singing and hand movements and costums they kill the story

SundaraKapasalathi Says:

Dec 14, 2008 - The singing is telling the story. The hand movements convey an emotion, since facial expressions are very limited, as a rule. Their costumes tell what sort of character they are, such as Arjuna having a large halo on his head, defining him as the hero. It's a deep and meaningful theater, not at all boring. You have to be in the right mood for it, not one in a mood for jumping around and swashbuckling. You want that, go watch an action film, don't waste your time bashing a time-honored tradition.

r8rdarklord Says:

Dec 20, 2008 - If you think this is wierd, don't watch then.

r8rdarklord Says:

Dec 20, 2008 - Amazing..I love kathakali. It's one of my favourite dance forms. I hope to one day watch a live performance.

r8rdarklord Says:

Dec 20, 2008 - There are pre-requisites to understand this. It is not for the masses..but once you have put some time, there is no greater art form than this.

menzogne Says:

Dec 29, 2008 - magnifico, evocativo, lontano. Ho visto uno spettacolo di teatro kathakali, ed è stata un'esperienza incredibile. Se conoscessi l'india la conoscerei attaraverso il teatro kathakali.

pureLproductions Says:

Jan 3, 2009 - I love it, simply amazing. If you watch their hands and their dancing you no longer need to know whats going on, your sucked into the story and you know what they are trying to do. beautiful costumes, and i agree r8rdarklord there is no better artform than this