The Light of Asia
19251h 37m6.5
Drama
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- Germany
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Himansu Rai, Franz Osten
- Writing
- Edwin Arnold, Niranjan Pal
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Oct 22, 1925
- Studio
- Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation
Cast
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