Et la lumière fut (1989): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, Et la lumière fut is a komödie and drama film directed by Otar Iosseliani, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Events in an idyllic African village are shown in detail in the period just before logging trucks come in and cut down the forest around the villagers, forcing them to move into the wretched shantytowns that surround major cities throughout the undeveloped world. Despite the familiar premise, this surprisingly unsentimental film by Georgian director Otar Ioselliani has several things going for it, beginning with the cinematography and including the natural and unaffected (non-professional) performances of the villagers.
Who’s in it. Et la lumière fut stars Sigalon Sagna, Saly Badji, Binta Cissé and Marie-Christine Dieme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Et la lumière fut has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Et la lumière fut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Et la lumière fut tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Et la lumière fut (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Et la lumière fut change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Et la lumière fut worth watching?
- Et la lumière fut holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Et la lumière fut?
- Et la lumière fut stars Sigalon Sagna, Saly Badji, Binta Cissé, Marie-Christine Dieme and Fatou Seydi.
- When was Et la lumière fut released?
- Et la lumière fut was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.