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Gotama the Buddha

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1957-01-01
1h 3m
Hindi
Released
Films Division of India

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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.

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About Gotama the Buddha

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. Running 63 minutes.

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Gotama the Buddha flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Hindi storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Gotama the Buddha runs for 63 minutes (about 1.1 hour).

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Gotama the Buddha was released in 1957.

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What is Gotama the Buddha about?

Gotama the Buddha is a Documentary Hindi-language film. 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.

When was Gotama the Buddha released?

Gotama the Buddha was released on January 1, 1957. It has a runtime of 1h 3m. The film was produced by Films Division of India.

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