The Beatles and India

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2021

1h 32m

Documentary

Music

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3 Reviews

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The film is a unique historical chronicle of the enduring love affair between The Beatles and India that started more than half a century ago. Rare archival footage, photographs, eye-witness accounts and expert comments along with location shoots across India to bring alive the fascinating journey of George, John, Paul and Ringo from their high octane celebrity lives in the West to a remote Himalayan ashram in search of spiritual bliss that inspires an unprecedented burst of creative songwriting. It is the first serious exploration of how India shaped the evolution of the greatest ever rock band and their own pioneering role bridging two vastly different cultures across the universe.

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Ricardo De Querol

El Pais (Spain)

If they traveled so far trying to find themselves, each of the four found themselves alone. [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 12, 2024

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Peter Canavese

Celluloid Dreams

A deep dive into an important corner of Beatles history now on blu-ray from MVD Entertainment.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 30, 2022

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Jamie Healy

Radio Times

Ultimately it's the contributions from Indian journalists, musicians and fans that give this film a welcome new perspective.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 8, 2021

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Pippa B

An informative and at times amusing recap of the influence of India and its music on the Beatles, from George Harrison's friendship with sitar player Ravi Shankar, to the weeks-long stay of the group in an ashram in Rishikesh, the subsequent fall-out with Maharishi Mahesh, complete with a number of historical cameos, including for instance Timothy Leary, and Mia Farrow and her sister (whose refusal to leave her meditation space apparently inspired Dear Prudence)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/24

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Ajay Bose

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Peter Compton

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George Harrison

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John Lennon

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Paul McCartney

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Ringo Starr

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Synopsis

Director: Ajay Bose, Peter Compton
Producer: Reynold D'Silva
Production Co: Renoir Pictures, Silva Screen
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: British English
Runtime: 1h 32m

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