France / May 15, 1957 / Source: IMDB (Cannes)
Gotama the Buddha (1957)
Directed by Rajbans Khanna
1h 3minruntime
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5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Gotama the Buddha |
| Original language | हिन्दी (HI) |
| Spoken languages | हिन्दी |
| Production countries | India |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Films Division of India |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1957 |
| Production | Bimal Roy |
| Writer | Rajbans Khanna |
| Editing | Hrishikesh Mukherjee |
| Assistant directors | Rajbans Khanna |
| Music | Salil Chowdhury |
| Sound | Salil Chowdhury |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
India / Jan 01, 1957
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