--- product_id: 20330723 title: "The Bengali Night" price: "€ 28.57" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/20330723-the-bengali-night store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # The Bengali Night **Price:** € 28.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bengali Night - **How much does it cost?** € 28.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/20330723-the-bengali-night) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hugh Grant stars as a British engineer who becomes entangled in a forbidden romance with his Indian employer's eldest daughter. As their passion ignites, the East-meets-West clash of cultures leads to surprising and tragic consequences. Based on a true story, the film beautifully captures the magic and mystery of India. The accomplished cast includes John Hurt and Shabana Azmi, one of India's greatest film stars. Review: "The World Is Our Body" ~ A Hindu `Waiting For Godot' - `The Bengali Night" released in '88 is based on the novel `La nuit bengali' written by Mircea Eliade, one of the most respected experts in religion and sociology of the 20th century. Based on a true story `The Bengali Night' is a masterpiece of existential storytelling; intelligent, articulate and highly mystical. You can almost see the genius mind of Eliade at work. The film succeeds in capturing all the Occidental, existential angst of Beckett and Sartre while adding a high degree of Indian mysticism thus bringing a texture and flavor to the story. It's absolutely intoxicating. The dialogue is so profound that you'll find yourself backing up the disc now and then to hear the imparted words of wisdom again. Add to this wonderful script the exotic urban landscape of India and a near hypnotic soundtrack, you'll find yourself lost in a world of images you'll want to revisit often. This is truly a hidden cinematic gem waiting to be discovered by "All the lost sheep who wander through this world." The only flaw is the DVD itself. The picture is somewhat grainy and spotted, it's definitely in need of a remastering. Strong performances by Hugh Grant and John Hurt, but the true stars in this film are the two Indian beauties Supriya Pathak as Gayatri and Shabana Azmi as Indira Sen. Review: fascinating film over Maitraye Devi's personal life - fascinating film especially because I met and knew Maitraye Devi personally through many years and she had mentioned to me that she had had a disappointment in her love life - now I know which . She also gave me her book It will never die ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0026B6WVW | | Actors | Anne Brochet, Hugh Grant, Shabana Azmi, Soumitra Chatterjee, Utpal Dutt | | Best Sellers Rank | #205,179 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #7,479 in Romance (Movies & TV) #29,366 in Drama DVDs #226,247 in Lighting & Ceiling Fans | | Customer Reviews | 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars (22) | | Director | Nicolas Klotz | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 ounces | | Release date | June 23, 2009 | | Run time | 1 hour and 55 minutes | | Studio | Cinema Libre | ## Product Details - **Format:** Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 55 minutes ## Images ![The Bengali Night - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t3G3Wqh2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The World Is Our Body" ~ A Hindu `Waiting For Godot' *by B***D on December 17, 2006* `The Bengali Night" released in '88 is based on the novel `La nuit bengali' written by Mircea Eliade, one of the most respected experts in religion and sociology of the 20th century. Based on a true story `The Bengali Night' is a masterpiece of existential storytelling; intelligent, articulate and highly mystical. You can almost see the genius mind of Eliade at work. The film succeeds in capturing all the Occidental, existential angst of Beckett and Sartre while adding a high degree of Indian mysticism thus bringing a texture and flavor to the story. It's absolutely intoxicating. The dialogue is so profound that you'll find yourself backing up the disc now and then to hear the imparted words of wisdom again. Add to this wonderful script the exotic urban landscape of India and a near hypnotic soundtrack, you'll find yourself lost in a world of images you'll want to revisit often. This is truly a hidden cinematic gem waiting to be discovered by "All the lost sheep who wander through this world." The only flaw is the DVD itself. The picture is somewhat grainy and spotted, it's definitely in need of a remastering. Strong performances by Hugh Grant and John Hurt, but the true stars in this film are the two Indian beauties Supriya Pathak as Gayatri and Shabana Azmi as Indira Sen. ### ⭐⭐⭐ fascinating film over Maitraye Devi's personal life *by J***N on December 30, 2013* fascinating film especially because I met and knew Maitraye Devi personally through many years and she had mentioned to me that she had had a disappointment in her love life - now I know which . She also gave me her book It will never die ### ⭐⭐ Bootleg *by J***L on October 20, 2012* I thought this must be okay if Hugh Grant is in it, but I was wrong. The quality of this film is comparable to a bootleg copy recorded by someone in the audience. Seriously? Amazon should not charge to watch this movie. The Bengali scenery was interesting but due to the quality of the video the family begged me to put on something else, so after 30 minutes I did. As such I'll refrain from commenting on the plot (which had not yet emerged). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/20330723-the-bengali-night](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/20330723-the-bengali-night) --- *Product available on Desertcart Netherlands* *Store origin: NL* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*