Ernst & the Light
Ernst og lyset
Synopsis
The businessman Ernst has just landed in the airport and is on his way home to his wife. Its raining heavy outside and therefore he takes a hitchhiker with him. They start a conversation about the value of life and soon it becomes evident to the spectators that the hitchhiker is Jesus Christ, but Ernst is in too much of a rush to go back to his wife to notice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anders Thomas Jensen, Tomas Villum Jensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Original Score
- Frans Bak
- Original Title
- Ernst og lyset
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anders Thomas Jensen, Tomas Villum Jensen
Anders Thomas Jensen
Frans Bak
Kenneth Kainz
Tivi Magnusson, Kim Magnusson
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Anders Thomas Jensen
Director
Anders Thomas Jensen
Writer
Tomas Villum Jensen
Director
Kenneth Kainz
Editor
Tivi Magnusson
Producer
Kim Magnusson
Producer
Maria Bonfils
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ernst & the Light
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What is Ernst & the Light about?
The businessman Ernst has just landed in the airport and is on his way home to his wife. Its raining heavy outside and therefore he takes a hitchhiker with him. They start a conversation about the value of life and soon it becomes evident to the spectators that the hitchhiker is Jesus Christ, but Ernst is in too much of a rush to go back to his wife to notice.
Who directed Ernst & the Light?
Ernst & the Light was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, Tomas Villum Jensen.
Who stars in Ernst & the Light?
The principal cast of Ernst & the Light includes Jens Jørn Spottag, Søren Østergaard.
When was Ernst & the Light released and how long is it?
Ernst & the Light was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Ernst & the Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ernst & the Light was composed by Frans Bak.