Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

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Overview

Mira Nair's sensual Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. There are no subtitles, but the soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the director, the theatrical trailer, and filmographies. This is a decent release from Trimark that would have been better with improved picture quality.
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Overview

Mira Nair's sensual Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. There are no subtitles, but the soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the director, the theatrical trailer, and filmographies. This is a decent release from Trimark that would have been better with improved picture quality.
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Special Features

Commentary by director Mira Nair; Production and cast notes; Trailers
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Tom Wiener
Despite its come-on title, Mira Nair's film is a serious study of sexual politics -- not that there isn't a more than a little sex in it, though. The film marked Nair's return to her native India after the mixed successes of her two Hollywood features, Mississippi Masala and The Perez Family. Indira Varma's Maya is a resourceful woman who understands that her options in life are limited by both her social station as a servant belonging to a lower caste and by her gender. Since there is nothing she can do about the former condition, she uses her powers as a woman schooled and skilled in the art of lovemaking to gain respect. Nair makes Maya totally sympathetic by contrasting her with her childhood friend Tara, for whom life has been far too easy, simply because she was born into royalty. Sex becomes a tool for Maya, and though the film's scenes of lovemaking are generally erotic, we're also aware that Maya is thinking beyond the pleasure principle to what it can gain her.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 7/1/1998
  • UPC: 031398677130
  • Original Release: 1996

    • Rating:

  • Source: Lions Gate
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Pan & Scan / Stereo / Dolby 5.1
  • Sound: Dolby Digital, stereo
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:54:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 5,167

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Indira Varma Maya
Sarita Choudhury Tara
Ramon Tikaram Jai
Naveen Andrews Raj Singh, The King
Rekha Rasa Devi
Ranjit Chowdhry Baboo
Arundhati Rao Annabi
Technical Credits
Mira Nair Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Caroline Baron Co-producer
Kristina Boden Editor
Stephanie Carroll Set Decoration/Design
Uma Da Cunha Casting
Mychael Danna Score Composer, Songwriter
Nitin Desai Art Director
Nitin Chandrakant Desai Art Director
Eduardo Castro Costumes/Costume Designer
Susie Figgis Casting
Mark Friedberg Production Designer
Tula Goenka Casting
Helena Kriel Screenwriter
Drew Kunin Sound/Sound Designer
Lydia Dean Pilcher Producer
Declan Quinn Camera Operator
Mary Soan Asst. Director
Dinaz Stafford Casting
Michiyo Yoshizaki Executive Producer
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Scene Index

Side #1 -- Widescreen
0. Scene Index
1. Main Credits [2:44]
2. Ancient Text [2:34]
3. Enticement [3:11]
4. Patience [3:09]
5. Aphrodisiacs [2:35]
6. A Gift [2:56]
7. Wedding [4:22]
8. Expulsion [2:49]
9. Property [4:06]
10. Inspiration [5:12]
11. Instruction [1:26]
12. Confession [2:03]
13. Worship [2:28]
14. Variety [3:50]
15. Longing [3:02]
16. Animals [4:40]
17. Differences [2:45]
18. Chastity [2:40]
19. Statue [2:51]
20. Frightened [1:42]
21. Lust [3:03]
22. Queen [3:15]
23. Wrestling [1:36]
24. Poison [4:42]
25. Pearls [2:02]
26. Mistakes [4:39]
27. Offers [1:33]
28. Service [3:44]
29. Authority [4:44]
30. Marking [4:46]
31. Seduction [3:29]
32. Bravery [3:47]
33. Promises [2:33]
34. Death Sentence [3:13]
35. Courage [1:37]
36. End Credits [4:03]
Side #2 -- Full Frame
0. Scene Index
1. Main Credits [2:44]
2. Ancient Text [2:34]
3. Enticement [3:11]
4. Patience [3:09]
5. Aphrodisiacs [2:35]
6. A Gift [2:56]
7. Wedding [4:22]
8. Expulsion [2:49]
9. Property [4:06]
10. Inspiration [5:12]
11. Instruction [1:26]
12. Confession [2:03]
13. Worship [2:28]
14. Variety [3:50]
15. Longing [3:02]
16. Animals [4:40]
17. Differences [2:45]
18. Chastity [2:40]
19. Statue [2:51]
20. Frightened [1:42]
21. Lust [3:03]
22. Queen [3:15]
23. Wrestling [1:36]
24. Poison [4:42]
25. Pearls [2:02]
26. Mistakes [4:39]
27. Offers [1:33]
28. Service [3:44]
29. Authority [4:44]
30. Marking [4:46]
31. Seduction [3:29]
32. Bravery [3:47]
33. Promises [2:33]
34. Death Sentence [3:13]
35. Courage [1:37]
36. End Credits [4:03]
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Menu

Side #1 -- Widescreen
   Play Movie
   Scene Index
   Subtitles
   Special Features
      Play Trailer
      Cast and Crew
         Indira Varma
         Rekha
         Ramon Tikaram
         Naveen Andrews
         Sarita Choudhury
         Mira Nair
      Production Notes
      Director's Commentary: On
      Director's Commentary: Off
      Also Available from Trimark
Side #2 -- Full Frame
   Play Movie
   Scene Index
   Subtitles
   Special Features
      Play Trailer
      Cast and Crew
         Indira Varma
         Rekha
         Ramon Tikaram
         Naveen Andrews
         Sarita Choudhury
         Mira Nair
      Production Notes
      Director's Commentary: On
      Director's Commentary: Off
      Also Available from Trimark
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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 29, 2011

    I am a hindu and this film is no different from any other film that exploits a woman's sexuality.

    I had watched this film when I was 16 years old and watched it again when I was much older, my opinion has not changed. I can understand why a lot of people- both men and women from the western culture appreciate this film. In the western world, a woman's sexuality is either being exploited due to men's need of simulation or is repressed because it's power is far more complex than the power of a man's hand. However, in both the western and hindu world, a woman's sexuality are being taught to stimulate men with their sexuality. The western world would appreciates this film merely because a women's sexuality is being more artfully done and she is not only half naked and dancing around a pole. No, this movie is not porn but if it was, it would be like any free porn that is available for men. This film merely shows it is ok for a woman to enjoy her sexuality as they all should but women in this film shows it on a more highly erotic way than americans had understand it themselves.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

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    Fantastic film! Set in the 16th century Moghul empire, it tells the story of rivals Tara, a lovely Mughal princess, and Maya, her handmaid. Seeing that Maya's beauty and grace surpass her own, Tara is insanely jealous, but smug in her knowledge that her station in life will lead to marrying the handsome king. Maya, made resentful by the petty mistreatment of childhood friend Tara, uses her charms to elevate her status, ultimately becoming courtesan to the king. The story is enthralling, exploring the dynamics of friendship, the power struggle between the sexes, female rivalry, true love,and yes, sex itself. The sexual content, however, is sensitively dealt with and essential to the story. Everything about this film - the setting, the costumes, the actors - is just gorgeous! Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Mystical Times of Past

    Movie that will take you as far back as the 16th century, the times of kings and queens, revenge and court quills. Be prepared to enter a world of mysticism, love, romance, and bloody revenge. Be ready to enjoy the 'Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love'.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great movie don't miss it

    No, this is not a porn movie. Its a great movie about two young girls growing up together in 16 th century India. Problems arise when Mya, the servant girl, is much better at her Kama Sutra training, the ways of love and seduction and enticement, than her best friend, the Princess. More problems occur when Mya is seduced by the Princess's fiance, A King from nearby province. For this action, Mya is blamed and thrown out of the palace, the only home she has ever known. The imagery is great and so is the lush and haunting Indian music. I''d love the soundtrack to this movie. Question, why is it that Western cultures are so hung up on sex as something nasty and smutty, while people like the Hindus don't have this problem? Think about it while you watch this lush and sensual movie.

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