The Light of Asia
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.
About The Light of Asia (1925)
Released in 1925, The Light of Asia is a drama film from Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka) (Germany). It was directed by Himansu Rai and Franz Osten and written by Edwin Arnold and Niranjan Pal. The cast is led by Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala and Prafulla Roy. With a runtime of 1h 37m, the film averages 6.5/10 across 10 TMDB ratings.
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