Arising from the Surface_
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.
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Gopi, Vibhuti Jha, Satyen Kumar
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Arising from the Surface was released 46 years ago in 1980.
Overview
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 (poe...
Arising from the Surface is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 54m.
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What is Arising from the Surface 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.
How long is Arising from the Surface?
Arising from the Surface has a runtime of 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Who stars in Arising from the Surface?
The cast of Arising from the Surface includes Gopi, Vibhuti Jha, Satyen Kumar, M. K. Raina.
What is the rating of Arising from the Surface?
Arising from the Surface has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
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Drama