Illumination
Iluminacja
Synopsis
Film chronicles a decade in the life of a young physics student whose absolute faith in the primacy of rationality and science is shaken by tragedy and affairs of the heart.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stanisław Latałło
Franciszek Retman
Monika Dzienisiewicz-Olbrychska
Agnieszka
Małgorzata Pritulak
Małgorzata
Jan Skotnicki
Patient
Edward Żebrowski
Physician
Wlodzimierz Zonn
University Dean
Bogdan Mielnik
Bogdan Mielnik
Wladyslaw Turski
Władysław Turski
Wlodzimierz Zawadzki
Assistant
Lukasz Turski
Łukasz Turski
Jadwiga Colonna-Walewska
Franciszek's Mother
K. Ernst
Irena Horecka
Patient's Mother
J. Illasiewicz
J. Klamerus
A. Korniejewska
Martin Latallo
Franciszek's Son
A. Mikulski
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Original Score
- Wojciech Kilar
- Original Title
- Iluminacja
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Tor"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Zanussi
Krzysztof Zanussi
Wojciech Kilar
Edward Kłosiński
Urszula Śliwińska
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Zanussi
Director
Urszula Śliwińska
Editor
Stefan Maciag
Production Design
Anna B. Sheppard
Costume Design
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
Wojciech Kilar
Original Music Composer
Krzysztof Zanussi
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Illumination.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illumination
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Illumination about?
Film chronicles a decade in the life of a young physics student whose absolute faith in the primacy of rationality and science is shaken by tragedy and affairs of the heart.
Who directed Illumination?
Illumination was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
Who stars in Illumination?
The principal cast of Illumination includes Stanisław Latałło, Monika Dzienisiewicz-Olbrychska, Małgorzata Pritulak, Jan Skotnicki, Edward Żebrowski.
When was Illumination released and how long is it?
Illumination was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Illumination?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Illumination was composed by Wojciech Kilar.