Let There Be Light (2019)

Milan (40) has three children and does construction work in Germany in order to provide for his family in Slovakia. While visiting his home over Christmas he discovers that his eldest son ... See full summary »

Director:

Marko Skop

Writers:

Frantisek Krähenbiel (dramaturge), Zuzana Liová (dramaturge)

Stars:

Milan Ondrík, Frantisek Beles, Zuzana Konecná

9 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Milan Ondrík	...	Milan Duris
Frantisek Beles	...	Adam
Zuzana Konecná	...	Zuzka
Lubomír Paulovic	...	Grandfather
Katarina Kormanakova	...	Monika
Maximilian Dusanic	...	Igor
Daniel Fischer	...	Priest
Csongor Kassai	...	Mr. Visnovský
Anikó Varga	...	Mrs. Visnovská
Ingrid Timková	...	Priest's Mother
Marek Geisberg	...	Policeman
Andreas Nickl	...	Hans
Juliane Werner	...	Heidi
Dieter Fischer	...	Roman
Matus Beniak	...	Younger policeman

Storyline

Milan (40) has three children and does construction work in Germany in order to provide for his family in Slovakia. While visiting his home over Christmas he discovers that his eldest son Adam is a member of a para-military youth group. The boy is involved in bullying and the death of a class-mate. The father has to decide what to do. In this process, along with his wife, he comes to discover the real truth about their son, their family, themselves and the community around them.

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Genres:

Drama

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Trivia

Official submission of Slovakia for the "Best International Feature Film " category of the 92th Academy Awards 2020

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Details

Official Sites:

official site

Country:

Slovakia Czech Republic

Language:

Slovak German

Release Date:

26 September 2019 (Slovakia)

Also Known As:

Let There Be Light

Box Office

Budget:

EUR800,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$47,231

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artileria, Negativ

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color