The Light of Asia

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.

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

97 min

Actor:

Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil

Quality:

HD

Director:

Franz Osten, Himansu Rai

Release:

1925

Country:

Germany, India

IMDb:

6.5