# Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997)

> In sumptuous historic India, a queen and her closest friend are pulled into a dangerous triangle of desire, status, and marital betrayal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17017

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Mira Nair
- Cast: Indira Varma, Sarita Choudhury, Ramon Tikaram, Naveen Andrews, Rekha, Khalid Tyabji, Arundathi Nag, Surabhi Bhansali
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116743/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sensual, lush, melodramatic, arthouse film night, historical romance night

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