Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948
Synopsis
A documentary biography of Mahatma Gandhi, tracing his life from 1869 to 1948 through archival photographs, live-action footage, animation, and historical prints. Narrated largely in Gandhi’s own words, the film follows his political journey and lifelong pursuit of truth and nonviolence. Directed by Vithalbhai Jhaveri, it exists in multiple versions of varying lengths and languages.
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- Director
- Vithalbhai Jhaveri
- Original Title
- Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 30m
- Production Studios
- Films Division of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vithalbhai Jhaveri
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Vithalbhai Jhaveri
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What is Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 about?
A documentary biography of Mahatma Gandhi, tracing his life from 1869 to 1948 through archival photographs, live-action footage, animation, and historical prints. Narrated largely in Gandhi’s own words, the film follows his political journey and lifelong pursuit of truth and nonviolence. Directed by Vithalbhai Jhaveri, it exists in multiple versions of varying lengths and languages.
Who directed Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948?
Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 was directed by Vithalbhai Jhaveri.
Who stars in Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948?
The principal cast of Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 includes Mahatma Gandhi.
When was Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 released and how long is it?
Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 5h 30m.