Forest of Bliss
1986, XX. Directed by Robert Gardner.
Forest of Bliss is an unsparing yet redemptive account of the inevitable griefs, religious passions and frequent happinesses that punctuate daily life in Benares, India's most holy city. The film unfolds from one sunrise to the next without commentary, subtitles or dialogue. It is an attempt to give the viewer a wholly authentic, though greatly magnified and concentrated, sense of participation in the experiences examined by the film.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- XX
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- Released
- 12 March 1986
- Country
- United States of America
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Forest of Bliss runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Forest of Bliss isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Forest of Bliss?
Forest of Bliss (1986) was directed by Robert Gardner.