Big Village Lights (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 2016, Big Village Lights is a comedy film directed by Ilya Uchitel, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Fedya is 20 years old. He works as a projectionist in a provincial cinema called "Rodina" (Motherland), and tries in vain to pull in spectators. When the local authorities decide to transform the "Rodina" into a shop, there is only one way out: to make a successful film and thus rescue the cinema! But what is required to get a good box office? Of course, a star! Desperate times demand desperate measures, so the children kidnap a celebrity from a passing train. And this is not just any star, but Dmitri Diuzhev! Well, maybe he does not exactly burn with the desire to be filmed here, but it doesn't matter as long as they have enough ropes, gags and sleeping tablets. Then here is a desperate producer who has just been demobbed, a philosophizing wedding photographer and the karate-practicing actress Zhenya, with whom Fedya is secretly in love.
Who’s in it. Big Village Lights stars Dmitriy Dyuzhev as Himself, Kirill Frolov as Fedya, Anastasiya Mytrazhik as Zhenya and Maksim Emelyanov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, Big Village Lights has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Village Lights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Village Lights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Village Lights (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Village Lights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Village Lights worth watching?
- Big Village Lights holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Village Lights?
- Big Village Lights stars Dmitriy Dyuzhev, Kirill Frolov, Anastasiya Mytrazhik, Maksim Emelyanov and Tagir Rakhimov.
- When was Big Village Lights released?
- Big Village Lights was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.