A Season Outside (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1997, A Season Outside is a documentary film directed by Amar Kanwar, running about 30 minutes.

What it’s about. Amar Kanwar’s A Season Outside is a thought provoking quest to investigate the futility or validity of violence. The film employs several codes of conflict and discord—from the territorial border of India and Pakistan to visuals of Tibetan refugee settlement— to satiate the curiosity to posit violence as a credible response to hurt and harm. It questions its worthiness as device to exact revenge on the transgressor.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Season Outside has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Season Outside page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Season Outside (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Season Outside change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Season Outside worth watching?
A Season Outside holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was A Season Outside released?
A Season Outside was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.