Cinetrā
Cinetrā
Cinetrā
Prem Sanyas (original title)
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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.
Cast: Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala, Prafulla Roy, Modhu Bose, Mrinalini Devi, Sunalini Devi, Sushil Ghosh, Sundar Rajam, Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo
Writers: Edwin Arnold (Writer), Niranjan Pal (Writer)
Cinematographer: Josef Wirsching, Willi Kiermeier
Composer: Hansheinrich Dransmann
Costume Designer: Charu Roy
Direction team: Bertl Schultes (Assistant Director)
Producer: Himansu Rai
Production: Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation, Himansu Rai Film
