The Light of Asia
1925 · 97 min
Drama
★ 6.5Living 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.
Crew
- Director Franz Osten
- Director Himansu Rai
- Writer Edwin Arnold
- Writer Niranjan Pal
- Director of Photography Willi Kiermeier
- Director of Photography Josef Wirsching
Cast
Crew
- Director — Franz Osten
- Director — Himansu Rai
- Writer — Edwin Arnold
- Writer — Niranjan Pal
- Director of Photography — Willi Kiermeier
- Director of Photography — Josef Wirsching
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