Gotama the Buddha

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.

Date of release
1957-01-01
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (2)
Runtime
1h 3m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Rajbans Khanna

Interesting facts

Gotoma the Buddha is a 1956 Indian documentary film directed by Rajbans Khanna. It was entered into the 1957 Cannes Film Festival, where it won a Special Mention for Best Director and competed for the Palme d'Or.

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