(Prem Sanyas)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Germany,

India

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

97 minutes

Year:

1925

Directors:

Franz Osten

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Production companies:

Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka),

Great Eastern Film Corporation,

Himansu Rai Film

Actors:

Gopa

Gautama

King Suddhodhana

Queen Maya

Devadatta

Crews:

Director

Director

Writer

Writer

Original Music Composer