

The Light of Asia
6.5(10)19251h 37m3
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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6.5/10
10 votes
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Release dates
GermanyDE
- Theatrical22 Oct 1925
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- When was The Light of Asia released?
- The Light of Asia was released on 22 October 1925.
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- What is the rating of The Light of Asia?
- The Light of Asia holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 10 votes.
- Who directed The Light of Asia?
- The Light of Asia (1925) was directed by Himansu Rai.
- How long is The Light of Asia?
- The Light of Asia runs for 1h 37m.














