The Light Eater
Synopsis
Today is Al's first day of school. He packed his bag and prepared his lunch. Ever since his Dad died he has had to take care of himself and his Mother in mourning. Since that day Al has been burdened with a curse: something dark happens every time he tries to speak. Nonetheless, Al sets off to school all alone with his trusty crayon and pages of his favorite drawings. Hoping to somehow make friends.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Seán McCormack
- Screenplay & Story
- Seán McCormack, Nathanael Godart
- Original Score
- Monophona
- Original Title
- The Light Eater
- Country of Origin
- France, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Fabrique d'images, Gaumont Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seán McCormack
Seán McCormack, Nathanael Godart
Monophona
Maxime Jacques
Jean-Marie Musique, Christine Parisse, Frédérique Vinel
Department Leadership Roster
Seán McCormack
Director
Seán McCormack
Writer
Jean-Marie Musique
Producer
Christine Parisse
Producer
Frédérique Vinel
Producer
Maxime Jacques
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light Eater
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Light Eater about?
Today is Al's first day of school. He packed his bag and prepared his lunch. Ever since his Dad died he has had to take care of himself and his Mother in mourning. Since that day Al has been burdened with a curse: something dark happens every time he tries to speak. Nonetheless, Al sets off to school all alone with his trusty crayon and pages of his favorite drawings. Hoping to somehow make friends.
Who directed The Light Eater?
The Light Eater was directed by Seán McCormack.
Who stars in The Light Eater?
The principal cast of The Light Eater includes Amber Dugdall-Marshall, Eden Dugdall-Marshall, Siobhan Engman, Jack Foley, Maisy Lister-Brown.
When was The Light Eater released and how long is it?
The Light Eater was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Light Eater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Light Eater was composed by Monophona.