The Blue Light
Das blaue Licht
“A mountain legend from the Dolomites”
Synopsis
Junta is hated by the people in the village where she lives, especially by the women, who suspect her of being a witch. Only she can climb the nearby mountains to a cave high up, whence a mysterious blue light glows when the moon is full. Many young men of the village have died trying to follow her. She is driven out of town, and takes to living in the mountains. Eventually she shares the secret of the blue light with one man, and he betrays it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leni Riefenstahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Mayer, Leni Riefenstahl, Gustav Renker, Béla Balázs
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Das blaue Licht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Leni Riefenstahl-Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leni Riefenstahl
Carl Mayer, Leni Riefenstahl, Gustav Renker, Béla Balázs
Giuseppe Becce
Heinz von Jaworsky, Hans Schneeberger
Leni Riefenstahl
Harry R. Sokal, Leni Riefenstahl
Department Leadership Roster
Leni Riefenstahl
Director
Harry R. Sokal
Producer
Leni Riefenstahl
Editor
Heinz von Jaworsky
Director of Photography
Leni Riefenstahl
Producer
Hans Schneeberger
Director of Photography
Carl Mayer
Writer
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Béla Balázs
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Light about?
Junta is hated by the people in the village where she lives, especially by the women, who suspect her of being a witch. Only she can climb the nearby mountains to a cave high up, whence a mysterious blue light glows when the moon is full. Many young men of the village have died trying to follow her. She is driven out of town, and takes to living in the mountains. Eventually she shares the secret of the blue light with one man, and he betrays it.
Who directed The Blue Light?
The Blue Light was directed by Leni Riefenstahl.
Who stars in The Blue Light?
The principal cast of The Blue Light includes Leni Riefenstahl, Mathias Wieman, Beni Führer, Max Holzboer, Martha Mair.
When was The Blue Light released and how long is it?
The Blue Light was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Light was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
Is The Blue Light based on a book or true story?
The Blue Light is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gustav Renker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Light?
The Blue Light holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).