Illumination (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1973, Illumination is a drama film directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Krzysztof Zanussi's groundbreaking film chronicles a decade in the life of a young physics student whose absolute faith in the primacy of rationality and science is shaken by tragedy and affairs of the heart.
Who’s in it. Illumination stars Stanislaw Latallo as Franciszek Retman, Małgorzata Pritulak as Malgorzata, Monika Dzienisiewicz-Olbrychska as Agnieszka and Jan Skotnicki as Chory the Mathematician, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Illumination has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Illumination page.
If you liked it. Fans of Illumination tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Illumination (1973)?
- In US, Illumination is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Illumination worth watching?
- Illumination holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Illumination?
- Illumination stars Stanislaw Latallo, Małgorzata Pritulak, Monika Dzienisiewicz-Olbrychska, Jan Skotnicki and Edward Żebrowski.
- When was Illumination released?
- Illumination was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.