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National Theatre Live: Travelling Light

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In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father's cinematograph.

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National Theatre Live: Travelling Light starring Antony Sher - Talking Heads

Type: Featurette • Published 2012-01-12

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Director
Robin Lough, Nicholas Hytner
Screenplay & Story
Nicholas Wright
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Travelling Light
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 27m
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robin Lough, Nicholas Hytner

Screenplay & Story

Nicholas Wright

Department Leadership Roster

Robin Lough

Robin Lough

Director

Nicholas Hytner

Nicholas Hytner

Director

Nicholas Wright

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What is National Theatre Live: Travelling Light about?

In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father's cinematograph.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Travelling Light?

National Theatre Live: Travelling Light was directed by Robin Lough, Nicholas Hytner.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Travelling Light?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Travelling Light includes Norma Atallah, Jack Chissick, Harry Dickman, Mark Extance, Michael Grinter.

When was National Theatre Live: Travelling Light released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Travelling Light was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.