The Light of Asia
Prem Sanyas
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Himansu Rai, Franz Osten
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Arnold, Niranjan Pal
- Original Score
- Hansheinrich Dransmann
- Original Title
- Prem Sanyas
- Country of Origin
- Germany, India
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation, Himansu Rai Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Himansu Rai, Franz Osten
Edwin Arnold, Niranjan Pal
Hansheinrich Dransmann
Josef Wirsching, Willi Kiermeier
Himansu Rai
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Arnold
Writer
Himansu Rai
Director
Niranjan Pal
Writer
Franz Osten
Director
Josef Wirsching
Director of Photography
Charu Roy
Costume Design
Hansheinrich Dransmann
Original Music Composer
Willi Kiermeier
Director of Photography
Himansu Rai
Producer
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light of Asia
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What is The Light of Asia about?
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.
Who directed The Light of Asia?
The Light of Asia was directed by Himansu Rai, Franz Osten.
Who stars in The Light of Asia?
The principal cast of The Light of Asia includes Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala, Prafulla Roy.
When was The Light of Asia released and how long is it?
The Light of Asia was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Light of Asia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Light of Asia was composed by Hansheinrich Dransmann.