Where the Light Shines
“The Birth of Skiing in Afghanistan”
Synopsis
When two men compete to qualify in the Winter Olympics for the first time for Afghanistan, they realize that home is worth fighting for. In their wake they leave a passion for skiing and a hope for a brighter future. Where the Light Shines is the debut documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Daniel Etter with stunning cinematography by Angello Faccini. It is produced by Academy Award nominees Marcel Mettelsiefen and Stephen Ellis along with Steven Sawalich from Articulus Entertainment. Filmed over four years, Where the Light Shines paints an intimate portrait of life in Afghanistan and shows the difficulties of trying to create change in a country that for generations has only seen war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Etter
- Original Title
- Where the Light Shines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Pushto, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Articulus Entertainment and Unscrypt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Etter
Moritz Baumstieger, Daniel Etter, Jasper Granderath, Marc Hofer, Hereward Holland, Marcel Mettelsiefen, Vincent Nguyen
Stephen Ellis
Stephen Ellis, Marcel Mettelsiefen, Steven Sawalich
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Etter
Director
Stephen Ellis
Producer
Marcel Mettelsiefen
Producer
Steven Sawalich
Producer
Stephen Ellis
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Where the Light Shines.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where the Light Shines
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What is Where the Light Shines about?
When two men compete to qualify in the Winter Olympics for the first time for Afghanistan, they realize that home is worth fighting for. In their wake they leave a passion for skiing and a hope for a brighter future. Where the Light Shines is the debut documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Daniel Etter with stunning cinematography by Angello Faccini. It is produced by Academy Award nominees Marcel Mettelsiefen and Stephen Ellis along with Steven Sawalich from Articulus Entertainment. Filmed over four years, Where the Light Shines paints an intimate portrait of life in Afghanistan and shows the difficulties of trying to create change in a country that for generations has only seen war.
Who directed Where the Light Shines?
Where the Light Shines was directed by Daniel Etter.
Who stars in Where the Light Shines?
The principal cast of Where the Light Shines includes Alishah Farhang, Sajjad Hossain.
When was Where the Light Shines released and how long is it?
Where the Light Shines was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.