Gotama the Buddha (1957)
A lyrical Indian documentary tracing the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Directed by Rajbans Khanna and produced by Bimal Roy, the film blends narration with evocative imagery of India’s landscapes, art, and archaeological sites to reflect the Buddha’s search for wisdom and peace. Premiering in Paris, it went on to earn a Special Mention at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival, where its spiritual depth and visual poetry were widely praised.
Director: Rajbans Khanna
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: January 1, 1957
Screenplay
Production: Films Division of India
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
Keywords
buddhism, buddha
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gotama the Buddha about?
- A lyrical Indian documentary tracing the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Directed by Rajbans Khanna and produced by Bimal Roy, the film blends narration with evocative imagery of India’s landscapes, art, and archaeological sites to reflect the Buddha’s search for wisdom and peace. Premiering in Paris, it went on to earn a Special Mention at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival, where its spiritual depth and visual poetry were widely praised.
- Who directed Gotama the Buddha?
- Gotama the Buddha was directed by Rajbans Khanna.
- How long is Gotama the Buddha?
- Gotama the Buddha has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Gotama the Buddha?
- Gotama the Buddha is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gotama the Buddha produced?
- Gotama the Buddha was produced in India.