Overview
Living an indolent life in a luxurious palace, Prince Gautama (Rai) is insulated by his family from the harshness of the world outside. But he is destined to learn greater truths: shocked to discover the pain and suffering of so many in his kingdom, he abandons his privileged existence, and his wife Gopa (Seeta Devi), to become a wandering teacher, eventually finding enlightenment and founding Buddhism. Featuring superimposed images and deep-focus shots that were highly impressive for the time, Light of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica, which helped make it a considerable success in Europe.
Year 1925
Director Franz Osten, Himansu Rai
Crew Franz Osten (Director), Himansu Rai (Director), Edwin Arnold (Writer), Niranjan Pal (Writer), Hansheinrich Dransmann (Original Music Composer), Josef Wirsching (Director of Photography)
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