directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci, year: 1993
actors: Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, Chris Isaak

Little Buddha, released in 1993 and directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, intertwines the life of Prince Siddhartha with a modern Seattle boy who may be his reincarnation. A Tibetan monk travels to identify the child while the film traces Siddhartha’s path to enlightenment, exploring compassion, renunciation, and awakening that resonate in a contemporary family. With lush visuals and a contemplative pace, it contrasts East and West, myth and reality, inviting reflection on desire and suffering.

Drama, Historical Drama, Buddhism, Spiritual Journey, Reincarnation