Lumières (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1989, Lumières is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Lledo, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Long quest for a director specializing in commissioned films, who after a depression rediscovers his loved ones, his Casbah district, himself. Taken in hand, for a while, by his Islamist neighbor, it is above all the meeting with an old projectionist giving him a censored history of cinema and Algeria, which helps him to change, and to accept his own fantasies, embodied by Marilyn Monroe and the Andalusian.
Who’s in it. Lumières stars Mohamed Fellag as Aziz, Mustapha El Anka as Le Vieux Projectionniste, Yahia Benmabrouk as L'acteur vendeur de fruits and Kaci Tizi Ouzou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Lumières 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 Lumières page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lumières tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lumières (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lumières change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lumières worth watching?
- Lumières holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lumières?
- Lumières stars Mohamed Fellag, Mustapha El Anka, Yahia Benmabrouk, Kaci Tizi Ouzou and René Vautier.
- When was Lumières released?
- Lumières was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.