The Light (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2023, The Light is a documentary film directed by Alexander Lind, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. It was Denmark's largest work of art and at the same time triggered a historic shitstorm when the artist Elle-Mie Ejdrup created a 532 km long line of laser light along the Nazi bunkers on the west coast on May 4, 1995. Former resistance fighters, top politicians and the press fought fiercely over the work. After receiving death threats and being sent out into the cold for two decades, the team behind the work is now telling the story.
Who’s in it. The Light stars Elle-Mie Ejdrup Hansen as Self - Artist, Jytte Hilden as Self - former minister of culture, Michael Thouber as Self - CEO Charlottenborg and Laurits Villadsen as Speaker (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Light sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Light tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Light (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Light worth watching?
- The Light holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Light?
- The Light stars Elle-Mie Ejdrup Hansen, Jytte Hilden, Michael Thouber, Laurits Villadsen and Annika Wetterling.
- When was The Light released?
- The Light was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.