The Sunlit Night
“Find your height at the top of the world.”
Synopsis
An aspiring painter meets eccentric locals and a fellow New Yorker while working on a barn in Norway.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-18
Top Cast
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Jenny Slate
Frances
Alex Sharp
Yasha
Fridtjov Såheim
Nils
Gillian Anderson
Olyana
Zach Galifianakis
Haldor
David Paymer
Levi
Jessica Hecht
Mirela
Elise Kibler
Gaby
Justus von Dohnányi
Ian
Olek Krupa
Vassily
Dan Puck
Robert
Ginna Lavine
Janet
Malachy Cleary
Mr. Mason
Anne Carney
Mrs. Mason
Chris Carfizzi
Timothy
David Corenswet
Scott Glenn
Stephanie Mareen
Lydia
Seth Barrish
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 6, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wnendt
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Dinerstein
- Original Score
- Enis Rotthoff
- Original Title
- The Sunlit Night
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Norway, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Ape&Bjørn, Detailfilm, Beachside Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wnendt
Rebecca Dinerstein
Enis Rotthoff
Martin Ahlgren
Andreas Wodraschke
Michael B. Clark, Fabian Gasmia, Jenny Slate, Urte Amelie Fink, Ruben Thorkildsen
Department Leadership Roster
David Wnendt
Director
Rebecca Dinerstein
Screenplay
Enis Rotthoff
Original Music Composer
Andreas Wodraschke
Editor
Michael B. Clark
Producer
Fabian Gasmia
Producer
Jenny Slate
Producer
Stacey Berman
Costume Design
Martin Ahlgren
Director of Photography
Ruben Thorkildsen
Producer
Alex Turtletaub
Producer
Kristine Wilhelmsen
Production Design
Rebecca Dinerstein
Producer
Gabrielle Nadig
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sunlit Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sunlit Night about?
An aspiring painter meets eccentric locals and a fellow New Yorker while working on a barn in Norway.
Who directed The Sunlit Night?
The Sunlit Night was directed by David Wnendt.
Who stars in The Sunlit Night?
The principal cast of The Sunlit Night includes Jenny Slate, Alex Sharp, Fridtjov Såheim, Gillian Anderson, Zach Galifianakis.
When was The Sunlit Night released and how long is it?
The Sunlit Night was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sunlit Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sunlit Night was composed by Enis Rotthoff.
Is The Sunlit Night based on a book or true story?
The Sunlit Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rebecca Dinerstein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sunlit Night?
The Sunlit Night holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).