Northern Lights (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Northern Lights is a documentary film directed by Sergei Loznitsa, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Just before winter cloaks everything in the Arctic night, a few hours of daylight linger in late autumn in the village of Sumskoy Posad, one thousand kilometres north of Saint Petersburg, in Karelia, on the shores of the White Sea. Linked to the rest of the country by a vague muddy track and a stretch of railway line, the village lives in a suspended and mysterious dimension. This is the Russia of endless forests and potato fields. A few robust and uncompromising characters work calmly there, driven by no vital needs. This is a still happy and cold Russia.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Northern Lights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Northern Lights page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Northern Lights (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Northern Lights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Northern Lights worth watching?
- Northern Lights holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Northern Lights released?
- Northern Lights was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.