Bright Night
Nachthelle
Synopsis
A drama with a supernatural edge, this genre-crossing gem finds two couples visiting a home from their past, and sexual tension that brings out the worst in each other. Long-buried grudges resurface and it seems unlikely the couples will return intact. Faced with an outcome that will upset their delicate balance of happiness, the world offers them a bizarre opportunity to correct it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florian Gottschick
- Original Score
- Felix Raffel
- Original Title
- Nachthelle
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, Almost Famous Film- und Medienproduktion, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florian Gottschick
Felix Raffel
Christoph Dechant, Özlem Konuk
Anne-Kathrin Gliese
Department Leadership Roster
Florian Gottschick
Director
Anne-Kathrin Gliese
Producer
Felix Raffel
Original Music Composer
Christoph Dechant
Editor
Özlem Konuk
Editor
Ane Nicolas-Rodriguez
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Night
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What is Bright Night about?
A drama with a supernatural edge, this genre-crossing gem finds two couples visiting a home from their past, and sexual tension that brings out the worst in each other. Long-buried grudges resurface and it seems unlikely the couples will return intact. Faced with an outcome that will upset their delicate balance of happiness, the world offers them a bizarre opportunity to correct it.
Who directed Bright Night?
Bright Night was directed by Florian Gottschick.
Who stars in Bright Night?
The principal cast of Bright Night includes Anna Grisebach, Vladimir Burlakov, Benno Fürmann, Kai Ivo Baulitz, Gudrun Ritter.
When was Bright Night released and how long is it?
Bright Night was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Bright Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bright Night was composed by Felix Raffel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Night?
Bright Night holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).