Where the Light Shines
The Birth of Skiing in Afghanistan
When two men compete to qualify in the Winter Olympics for the first time for Afghanistan, they realize that home is worth fighting for. In their wake they leave a passion for skiing and a hope for a brighter future. Where the Light Shines is the debut documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Daniel Etter with stunning cinematography by Angello Faccini. It is produced by Academy Award nominees Marcel Mettelsiefen and Stephen Ellis along with Steven Sawalich from Articulus Entertainment. Filmed over four years, Where the Light Shines paints an intimate portrait of life in Afghanistan and shows the difficulties of trying to create change in a country that for generations has only seen war.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Where the Light Shines
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2019-09-03
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 9.8/10 (4 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3158
- Languages: Pushto, English
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What is Where the Light Shines?▼
Where the Light Shines is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2019-09-03.
Who are the main actors in Where the Light Shines?▼
The main cast includes .
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Is Where the Light Shines based on a true story?▼
The Birth of Skiing in Afghanistan
What is the IMDb rating of Where the Light Shines?▼
Where the Light Shines has an IMDb rating of 9.8/10 based on 4 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Where the Light Shines filmed?▼
Where the Light Shines was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Where the Light Shines?▼
The total runtime of Where the Light Shines is 100 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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