Arising from the Surface (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Arising from the Surface is a drama film directed by Mani Kaul, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Taking an experimental approach to the relationship between the written text and moving image, Mani Kaul has a series of texts read aloud in voice-overs (poetry, essays, and stories), while the characters within the texts walk through real or imaginary landscapes.
Who’s in it. Arising from the Surface stars Gopi as Ramesh, Vibhuti Jha as Madhav, Satyen Kumar and M. K. Raina as Keshav.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Arising from the Surface has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arising from the Surface page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arising from the Surface tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arising from the Surface (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arising from the Surface change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arising from the Surface worth watching?
- Arising from the Surface holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arising from the Surface?
- Arising from the Surface stars Gopi, Vibhuti Jha, Satyen Kumar and M. K. Raina.
- When was Arising from the Surface released?
- Arising from the Surface was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.