Gandhi

This acclaimed biographical drama presents major events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), the beloved Indian leader who stood against British rule over his country. Dedicated to the concept of nonviolent resistance, Gandhi is initially dismissed by English officials, including the influential Lord Irwin (John Gielgud), but eventually he and his cause become internationally renowned, and his gatherings of passive protest move India towards independence.

• Best Picture Oscar Winner 1982.
• Best Picture BAFTA Winner 1982.

Critic Reviews:

• " The film is triumphantly not a deification, but it is necessarily a simplification, and suffers from some of those disadvantages… But the embattled spirit of respect for human dignity and the need for mutual tolerance flow clearly through the film. " – Andrew Robinson

• " Although Gandhi may lack the depth of a more academic approach, it is an old-fashioned, inspirational ode to a man who dared to challenge military power with self-restraint and political cunning. " – Michael Blowen

• " They simply do not build movies like this any more, which is a pity. " – Kathleen Carroll