The Light of Asia (movie)
Prem Sanyas- User score: 6.2
- Production country: Germany, India
- Producer: Franz Osten , Himansu Rai
- Production companies: Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation, Himansu Rai Film
- Genre: Drama
- Release date: 10/22/1925
- Run time: 97 min.
Movie description
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.
