Photon
Synopsis
Prepare yourself for a sensory overload of epic proportions. Nothing less than the history of the universe, the formation of the stars and planets, the origins of matter, and the daunting post-human future that lies ahead are explored in this mind-bending experience. Photon is an ultra-ambitious summation of human knowledge that combines stunning phantasmagoric visuals and a dense but engaging, even dryly humorous, voiceover in what you might call an experimental science lesson—a crash course in, well, everything. How did we come to be? How are we as we are? The biggest questions are asked, and answered, with inventiveness and aplomb. Photon even delves into the biological foundations of human behaviours such as violence and alcoholism. Dazzling animation visualizes that which we could otherwise not see, ingeniously illustrating details of quantum physics. It’s a strong dose of eye and brain candy in equal measure.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Photon Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Leto
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Leto
- Original Title
- Photon
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Lightcraft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Leto
Norman Leto
Antoni M. Kowalczyk
Daniel Markowicz, Piotr Galon
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Leto
Screenplay
Norman Leto
Director
Daniel Markowicz
Producer
Piotr Galon
Producer
Antoni M. Kowalczyk
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Photon.
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
Animated Movies
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42nd Polish Film Festival (2017)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Photon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Photon about?
Prepare yourself for a sensory overload of epic proportions. Nothing less than the history of the universe, the formation of the stars and planets, the origins of matter, and the daunting post-human future that lies ahead are explored in this mind-bending experience. Photon is an ultra-ambitious summation of human knowledge that combines stunning phantasmagoric visuals and a dense but engaging, even dryly humorous, voiceover in what you might call an experimental science lesson—a crash course in, well, everything. How did we come to be? How are we as we are? The biggest questions are asked, and answered, with inventiveness and aplomb. Photon even delves into the biological foundations of human behaviours such as violence and alcoholism. Dazzling animation visualizes that which we could otherwise not see, ingeniously illustrating details of quantum physics. It’s a strong dose of eye and brain candy in equal measure.
Who directed Photon?
Photon was directed by Norman Leto.
Who stars in Photon?
The principal cast of Photon includes Andrzej Chyra, Karolina Kominek, Łukasz Grudziński, Iwo Piotrowski, Stanislaw Banach.
When was Photon released and how long is it?
Photon was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.