Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth

2013Movie1 h 0 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

An awe-inspiring, epic documentary movie about faith and meaning and everyday modern life, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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The Greatest Show On Earth

February 2013, Allahabad, India. Over the next 55 days, nearly a hundred million people will come here, to the Great Kumbh Mela. This incredible and awe-inspiring celebration of the world's oldest religion happens every 12 years at the place where Hindus believe two sacred rivers meet. For many Hindus this is their most important pilgrimage, and it happens at one of the most holy sites in India. Hindus come to cleanse themselves in the sacred waters of the river Ganges, to pray and emerge purified and renewed. This follows British pilgrims as they embark on a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey. A journey that will take them into the heart of Hinduism - its philosophy, its beliefs and its traditions. A journey that will culminate in the largest ever gathering of humans in one place.

Feels like

  • Spiritual Documentary
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Indian Traditions
  • Mass Gathering
  • Pilgrimage Journey
  • Humanity on Display
  • Awe-Inspiring Scale
  • Observational Film
  • Religious Philosophy

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Directed by
Faris Kermani
Produced by
Faris Kermani
Music by
Adam Easton

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Facts

July 30, 2013 · 1 h 0 min · Documentary

Released
July 30, 2013
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
India, United Kingdom
Budget
$356

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Is Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8).

Is Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Kumbh Mela - The Greatest Show On Earth?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.