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Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

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Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 17 Fresh: 6  Rotten:11 Average Rating: 4.9/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins

Synopsis: Set in 16th century India, this film chronicles the sexual adventures of Maya, a beautiful, voluptuous servant girl. After seducing the king the night before his wedding, Maya is labeled a whore and expelled from the village. After a hot affair with a sculptor, Maya decides to become an... Set in 16th century India, this film chronicles the sexual adventures of Maya, a beautiful, voluptuous servant girl. After seducing the king the night before his wedding, Maya is labeled a whore and expelled from the village. After a hot affair with a sculptor, Maya decides to become an "artist" herself by studying the lovemaking techniques set forth in the Kama Sutra. After her training ends, she sets her sights on becoming the chief prostitute of the king, a move that will affect the lives of many -- and possibly destroy the monarchy... [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Sarita Choudhury, Naveen Andrews, Ramon Tikaram, Indira Varma

Director: Mira Nair
Screenwriter: Helena Kriel, Mira Nair
Producer: Lydia Dean Pilcher
Composer: Mychael Danna

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 6, 2000

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Pan & Scan - 1.33
  • Widescreen
  • Dual Side - Single Layer

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - 1.Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Audio Commentary - 1.Mira Nair - Director

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Access

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  • Filmography

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Empire Magazine
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Kama Sutra, while easy to look at, is even easier to laugh at.

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Rob Gonsalves
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Michael Szymanski
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Robin Clifford
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Michael Dequina
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It all seemed inane.

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Dennis Schwartz
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Greg Muskewitz
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05/20/03
Susan Tavernetti
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Marjorie Baumgarten
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12/08/02
Philip Martin
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James Rocchi
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10/15/02
Margaret A. McGurk
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Celebrates women's sexuality as a liberating and healing force.

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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06/18/02
Edward Guthmann
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Desson Thomson
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Kevin Thomas
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