Die Leuchte Asiens
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Prem Sanyas
/
亜細亜の光
director:
Himansu Rai
/
Franz Osten
playwright:
Edwin Arnold
/
Niranjan Pal
actor:
Seeta Devi
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Himansu Rai
/
Sarada Ukil
/
Rani Bala
/
Prafulla Roy
…
genre:
Drama
region:
Germany
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India
language:
no language
length: 1h 37m
release date: 1925-10-22
IMDb: tt0016240
Prem Sanyas
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.