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Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha (2015): Cast

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Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha is a 2015 documentary directed by Rob Cowling, starring Bettany Hughes as Investigator. It runs 58 minutes.

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Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
Rob Cowling
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha About?

The premise of Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha without spoilers.

Bettany Hughes explores the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, in this documentary. Born into a life of privilege, Prince Siddhartha left his home after witnessing the suffering of the world. He traveled across India, questioning the caste system and seeking enlightenment through different practices. The film paints a portrait of this influential figure and examines the enduring impact of his teachings on world religion, emphasizing the power of one’s own thoughts.

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Cast & crew

Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha Cast & Characters

Bettany Hughes plays Investigator in Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha. Directed by Rob Cowling.

From the director

More from Rob Cowling

More films directed by Rob Cowling: Genius of the Modern World: Freud, Genius of the Modern World: Nietzsche, Genius of the Modern World: Marx and Genius of the Ancient World: Confucius.

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Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha?

Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha runs 58 minutes.

When was Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha released?

Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha was released on August 5, 2015.

Who directed Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha?

Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha was directed by Rob Cowling.

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Who is in the cast of Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha?

Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha stars Bettany Hughes as Investigator.

Does Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha have a post-credit scene?

No. Genius of the Ancient World: Buddha has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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