A Passage to India: A Brief Look at Book VS Movie

The book was written in 1924 by Edward Morgan Forster AKA E.M. Forster. There have been many versions and editions written since his original publication. He chose the title from a poem from Walt Whitman titled “Passage to India.” The story itself is based on Forster’s own experiences in India.

David Lean wrote the screenplay, edited, and directed this movie version of Passage to India. His writing was augmented by E.M. Forster’s novel and Santha Rama Rau’s play. The movie was released in 1984.