Falling Into the Light
Synopsis
Six Black filmmakers come together to create a story about healing and belonging. A flamboyant Black trans non-binary person seems to be lost in a park in Berlin after a party. The character is experiencing an intense feeling of dissociation. This has happened before, their mind takes them away to cope with trauma, anxiety, gender dysphoria and racism. They pass out and their Consciousness travels to another dimension where there is no time. Here, they meet 'Ancestors' who share messages for their journey towards healing.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Alex Mello, Black Pearl de Almeida, SJ Rahatoka, Osman Mukhtar, Nicky Chue, Jota Ramos
- Screenplay & Story
- SJ Rahatoka
- Original Title
- Falling Into the Light
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Mello, Black Pearl de Almeida, SJ Rahatoka, Osman Mukhtar, Nicky Chue, Jota Ramos
SJ Rahatoka
Branwen Okpako
Kameron Locke
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Mello
Director
Kameron Locke
Producer
Branwen Okpako
Editor
SJ Rahatoka
Writer
Black Pearl de Almeida
Director
SJ Rahatoka
Director
Osman Mukhtar
Director
Nicky Chue
Director
Jota Ramos
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falling Into the Light
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What is Falling Into the Light about?
Six Black filmmakers come together to create a story about healing and belonging. A flamboyant Black trans non-binary person seems to be lost in a park in Berlin after a party. The character is experiencing an intense feeling of dissociation. This has happened before, their mind takes them away to cope with trauma, anxiety, gender dysphoria and racism. They pass out and their Consciousness travels to another dimension where there is no time. Here, they meet 'Ancestors' who share messages for their journey towards healing.
Who directed Falling Into the Light?
Falling Into the Light was directed by Alex Mello, Black Pearl de Almeida, SJ Rahatoka, Osman Mukhtar, Nicky Chue, Jota Ramos.
Who stars in Falling Into the Light?
The principal cast of Falling Into the Light includes Mandhla Ndubiwa, Deborah Moses-Sanks, Gil Duodé.
When was Falling Into the Light released and how long is it?
Falling Into the Light was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 15m.