The Light of Asia (1925)
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.
| Movie ID | 138467 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Franz Osten, Himansu Rai |
| Main cast | Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala, Prafulla Roy, Modhu Bose, Mrinalini Devi, Sunalini Devi |
| Release date | 22 October 1925 |
| Release year | 1925 |
| Language | No Language |
| Duration | 97 min (1h 37m) |
| Rating | 6.5 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka) |
Director: Franz Osten, Himansu Rai
Writers: Edwin Arnold, Niranjan Pal
Top cast
Seeta DeviGopa
Himansu RaiGautama
Sarada UkilKing Suddhodhana
Rani BalaQueen Maya
Prafulla RoyDevadatta
Modhu Bose
Mrinalini Devi
Sunalini Devi
Sushil Ghosh
Sundar Rajam
Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo
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