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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.
Title | The Light of Asia |
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Release Date | 1925-10-22 |
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Genres | Drama |
Production Companies | Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation, Himansu Rai Film |
Production Countries | Germany, India |