Silent Light
Luz silenciosa
Synopsis
Johan and his family are Mennonites from the north of Mexico. Against the law of God and Man, Johan falls in love with another woman.
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Trailer, Luz silenciosa
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sarajevo Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Reygadas
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Reygadas
- Original Score
- Jaime Baksht
- Original Title
- Luz silenciosa
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Germany, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish, German
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Mantarraya Producciones, No Dream Cinema, Bac Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Ticoman, World Cinema Fund, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film, Motel Films, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, The Match Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Reygadas
Carlos Reygadas
Jaime Baksht
Alexis Zabé
Natalia López
Carlos Reygadas, Jaime Romandia
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Reygadas
Screenplay
Natalia López
Editor
Carlos Reygadas
Producer
Alexis Zabé
Director of Photography
Carlos Reygadas
Director
Jaime Romandia
Producer
Jaime Baksht
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silent Light about?
Johan and his family are Mennonites from the north of Mexico. Against the law of God and Man, Johan falls in love with another woman.
Who directed Silent Light?
Silent Light was directed by Carlos Reygadas.
Who stars in Silent Light?
The principal cast of Silent Light includes Cornelio Wall, Miriam Toews, Maria Pankratz, Peter Wall, Jacobo Klassen.
When was Silent Light released and how long is it?
Silent Light was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Light was composed by Jaime Baksht.