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Light

1991·Movie
42min

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Light fingerprint

Striking style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Nostalgia5
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Complexity5
  • Meta Narrative5

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou want fast pacing

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About

From both a scientific and an artistic point of view, the film seeks to answer the question, 'what is light?'.
Cinematic EssayScientific InquiryMeditative PaceVisual AbstractionPhilosophical ExplorationLight as SubjectArthouse DocumentarySensory ImmersionIntellectual CuriosityMinimalist Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Light worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Light?

0 h 42 min

Light runs 0 h 42 min.

What language is Light in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Denmark.