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Distant Lights

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Original title

Lichter

Year

2003

Running time

105 min.

Country

Germany

Director

Hans-Christian Schmid

Screenwriter

Hans-Christian Schmid, Michael Gutmann

Cast

Music

The Notwist

Cinematography

Bogumil Godfrejów

Producer

Claussen & Wöbke Filmproduktion, ZDF, arte

Genre

Drama | Social Drama. Immigration. Ensemble Film

Synopsis

This movie reflects on the situation around the border between Poland and Germany. The fate of many single characters creates a picture of life in this region: Some Russians want to cross the border illegal to get into Germany, a company wants to build a new factory, a Polish taxi driver desperately needs money to buy his daughter a communion dress, and so on.

Awards: 2003: Berlin Film Festival: International Critic Award FIPRESCI

2003: European Film Awards: Nominated for Best Cinematography

2003: Gijon Film Festival: Official Selection

2002: German Film Awards: Film Award in Silver

2003: Gijón Film Festival: nominated to Best Feature Film.

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Distant Lights

2003

Hans-Christian Schmid

7.0

(141)