Gotoma the Buddha

January. 01,1957      
Rating:
7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

This Indian documentary had its world premiere in Paris. Told simply and straightforwardly, the film traces the life of Buddha, from humble priest to religious icon. The central character's search for wisdom and inner peace may not seem like ideal visual fare, but director Rajbana Khanna makes it so. Emphasis is placed upon Buddha's relationship with the land, conveyed by lyrical shots of India's vast and varied terrain. Prior to its official release, Gotoma the Buddha was feted with a "special mention" at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival; few viewers will hold it in lesser esteem.

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Reviews

Baseshment
1957/01/01

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

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Juana
1957/01/02

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

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Philippa
1957/01/03

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

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Cheryl
1957/01/04

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

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