Lights from Afar
Originally released in 1998. Lights from Afar is a documentary film. directed by Helga Reidemeister.
Starring Robert Paris, Mathias Noack, and Maren Herzig
Synopsis
Berlin, the German capital again, a few years after the fall of the Wall. The city in upheaval is also changing the lives of its inhabitants. A young photographer experiences these changes as a rupture, he looks into an unclear, unsettling future and increasingly feels like a stranger in his old city. He and his friends from the generation of the children of the Wall try to find a new identity without losing the old one. Young artists who fail the profitability test of the market economy. In his search, Robert Paris ends up far away, in India. Back in Berlin, he started developing photos again - the first in years...
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Ö-Filmproduktion
- ARTE
- Sender Freies Berlin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lights from Afar about?
Berlin, the German capital again, a few years after the fall of the Wall. The city in upheaval is also changing the lives of its inhabitants. A young photographer experiences these changes as a rup...
Who directed Lights from Afar?
Lights from Afar was directed by Helga Reidemeister.
How long is Lights from Afar?
Lights from Afar has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Lights from Afar released?
Lights from Afar was released on February 16, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lights from Afar?
The main cast of Lights from Afar includes Robert Paris, Mathias Noack, Maren Herzig, Petra Gräwe, Ronald Paris.