The Light of Asia
6.4
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1925-10-22
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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 |
| Hansheinrich Dransmann | Original Music Composer |
| Willi Kiermeier | Director of Photography |
