Savitri Satyavan (1923)

India's first international co-production. The love-is-stronger-than-death story sees Savitri, the daughter of King Ashwapati and a goddess, fall for Satyavan who is destined to die within a year. He is killed by a tree and his soul is gathered by the god Yama but he returns to life and there is a happy ending for the lovers. Some nudity and other 'erotic' images were removed to satisfy the censors.

Released Jan. 2, 1923 90 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: mdblist.three-actors, imdb.mythology

Production Companies: Madan Theatres, Società Italiana Cines