Drama · Germany · 1925 · 1h 37m

The Light of Asia

Prem Sanyas

Director

Cast

Seeta Devi as Gopa Himansu Rai as Gautama Sarada Ukil as King Suddhodhana Rani Bala as Queen Maya Prafulla Roy as Devadatta Modhu Bose as

Crew

Josef Wirsching — Director of Photography Willi Kiermeier — Director of Photography Hansheinrich Dransmann — Original Music Composer Edwin Arnold — Writer Niranjan Pal — Writer Himansu Rai — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Franz Osten Director Himansu Rai Director Josef Wirsching Director of Photography Willi Kiermeier Director of Photography Hansheinrich Dransmann Original Music Composer Edwin Arnold Writer Niranjan Pal Writer Himansu Rai Producer Charu Roy Costume Design

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