And Then There Was Light (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, And Then There Was Light is a comedy 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. And Then There Was Light stars Sigalon Sagna, Saly Badji, Binta Cissé and Marie-Christine Dieme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, And Then There Was Light has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch And Then There Was Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of And Then There Was Light tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch And Then There Was Light (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for And Then There Was Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is And Then There Was Light worth watching?
- And Then There Was Light holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in And Then There Was Light?
- And Then There Was Light stars Sigalon Sagna, Saly Badji, Binta Cissé, Marie-Christine Dieme and Fatou Seydi.
- When was And Then There Was Light released?
- And Then There Was Light was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.