Devdas


3h 5m 2002

Brief Synopsis

An epic love story set in the 1900s which reveals a portrait of love destroyed by class differences, family pressures, and character weaknesses. Devdas is the wealthy son of a high-caste landlord. His best friend growing up, whom he loved dearly, was Paro, the daughter of a low-caste family. After

Film Details

Genre
Foreign
Musical
Romance
Release Date
2002
Production Company
Digital.Art.Media; Eros International; Focus Features
Distribution Company
Eros International; Eros International

Technical Specs

Duration
3h 5m

Synopsis

An epic love story set in the 1900s which reveals a portrait of love destroyed by class differences, family pressures, and character weaknesses. Devdas is the wealthy son of a high-caste landlord. His best friend growing up, whom he loved dearly, was Paro, the daughter of a low-caste family. After moving to London, Devdas returns home after ten years to find that Paro is about to be married off to a rich landowner. Devdas sinks into alcoholism, and is later visited by Paro who admits to still loving him.

Film Details

Genre
Foreign
Musical
Romance
Release Date
2002
Production Company
Digital.Art.Media; Eros International; Focus Features
Distribution Company
Eros International; Eros International

Technical Specs

Duration
3h 5m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 2003

Released in United States May 2002

Released in United States on Video April 22, 2003

Released in United States Spring March 14, 2003

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (out of competition) May 15-26, 2002.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival January 9-20, 2003.

The novel, written in 1917, has been filmed nine times, the first a silent version in 1928.

Released in United States January 2003 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival January 9-20, 2003.)

Released in United States Spring March 14, 2003

Released in United States on Video April 22, 2003

Released in United States May 2002 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (out of competition) May 15-26, 2002.)