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Release Year1997
Runtime—
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
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Votes1
DirectorFred van der Kooij
WritersFred van der Kooij
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsLux! - Vorspiele zu einer Autobiographie des Lichts
About Lux! - Vorspiele zu einer Autobiographie des Lichts
In this poetic and mystical work, light itself takes center stage and tells its story through images rather than words. At five different locations, various light sources come to life, accompanied by music, and interact with one another. The film uses unusual artificial light and sound installations as well as elements of expressive dance to present the diverse expressive possibilities of the visual arts. Without a continuous plot, but full of anecdotal, condensed scenes, a fascinating and challenging narrative unfolds.
Directed by Fred van der Kooij, Lux! - Vorspiele zu einer Autobiographie des Lichts leans on a strong ensemble — Liliana Heimberg, Ingold Wildenauer, Jeannot Hunziker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1997.
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