Where the Light Shines
Sep 03, 2019 · 1h 40m
Director
Daniel EtterOverview
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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Cast of Where the Light Shines
Crew of Where the Light Shines
Daniel EtterDirector, Additional Photography- Stephen EllisProducer
- Marcel MettelsiefenProducer, Additional Photography
- Steven SawalichProducer
- Stephen EllisEditor
- Tamana AyaziAssociate Producer
- Juan Camilo CruzAssociate Producer
- Wouter RentemaCompositor
- Koen-Willem ToeringCompositor
- Angello FacciniCinematography
- A. Tad ChamberlainSound Recordist
- Moritz BaumstiegerAdditional Photography
- Jasper GranderathAdditional Photography
- Marc HoferAdditional Photography
- Hereward HollandAdditional Photography
- Vincent NguyenAdditional Photography
About Where the Light Shines
What is Where the Light Shines about?
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…
When was Where the Light Shines released?
Where the Light Shines was released on September 3, 2019.
Where can I watch Where the Light Shines?
Where the Light Shines is streaming on DOCSVILLE in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Where the Light Shines?
Where the Light Shines runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who directed Where the Light Shines?
Where the Light Shines was directed by Daniel Etter.
Who is in the cast of Where the Light Shines?
The cast of Where the Light Shines includes Alishah Farhang (Self) and Sajjad Hossain (Self).
Is Where the Light Shines on Netflix?
No, Where the Light Shines is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on DOCSVILLE instead.