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Gotama the Buddha

Name: Gotama the Buddha
Director: Rajbans Khanna
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1957-01-01
Duration: 63 min
Rating: 7

Release Date: January 1, 1957

Genre: Documentary

Duration: 1h 3m

Rating: ⭐ 7.0/10

Director: Rajbans Khanna

Storyline

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.