The Light of Asia (1925)

ALL 10/22/1925 (hi) Drama 97 Min
  • Release
    10/22/1925
  • Production
    Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation, Himansu Rai Film
  • Rotten tomato
    64%
  • Original title
    Prem Sanyas
  • Original language
    hi
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

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.

  1. Story

  2. Editor

  3. Himansu Rai

    Producer



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The Light of Asia (1925) 97 Min

ALL 10/22/1925 (hi)
Drama
  • Release 10/22/1925
  • Production
    Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation, Himansu Rai Film
  • Original title Prem Sanyas
  • hi
  • Revenue0.00

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.

  1. Himansu Rai, Franz Osten

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Himansu Rai

    Producer