The Light of Asia
Prem Sanyas
Rating: 6.5 · 1925 · Drama · Germany, India · 1 ч 37 мин
Description
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.
Information
- Original title
- Prem Sanyas
- Year
- 1925
- Genre
- Drama
- Country
- Germany, India
- Runtime
- 1 ч 37 мин
- TMDB
- 6.5
- IMDb
- 6.5
Director
Cast
- Seeta Devi — Gopa
- Himansu Rai — Gautama
- Sarada Ukil — King Suddhodhana
- Rani Bala — Queen Maya
- Prafulla Roy — Devadatta
- Modhu Bose
- Mrinalini Devi
- Sunalini Devi
- Sushil Ghosh
- Sundar Rajam
- Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo