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The Light of Asia

64 %|Oct 22, 1925|Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Edwin Arnold
Writer
Himansu Rai
Director
Niranjan Pal
Writer
Franz Osten
Director
Devika Rani
Set Decoration
Bertl Schultes
Assistant Director
Josef Wirsching
Director of Photography
Charu Roy
Costume Design