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The Light of Asia (1925)
Directed by Franz Osten, Himansu Rai
Overview
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.
Length 97 minutes
Actors
Seeta Devi | Himansu Rai | Sarada Ukil | Rani Bala | Prafulla Roy | Modhu Bose | Mrinalini Devi | Sunalini Devi | Sushil Ghosh | Sundar Rajam | Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo