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Illumination

1973Movie1 h 27 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Film chronicles a decade in the life of a young physics student whose absolute faith in the primacy of rationality and science is shaken by tragedy and affairs of the heart.

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  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Krzysztof Zanussi
Written by
Krzysztof Zanussi
Produced by
Jerzy Buchwald, Józef Jaworski, Jerzy Prokopiuk
Music by
Wojciech Kilar

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Facts

September 29, 1973 · 1 h 27 min · Drama

Released
September 29, 1973
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Polish
Made in
Poland
Available in
5 countries

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Where can I stream Illumination?

Eternal Family

In the United States, Illumination streams on Eternal Family. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Illumination worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1).

Can I half-watch Illumination?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is Illumination plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Illumination in English?

Polish

No, it was made in Polish.