Where the Light Shines
"The Birth of Skiing in Afghanistan"
Originally released in 2019. Where the Light Shines is a documentary film. directed by Daniel Etter.
Synopsis
When two men compete to qualify in the Winter Olympics for the first time for Afghanistan, they realize that home is worth fighting for. In their wake they leave a passion for skiing and a hope for a brighter future. Where the Light Shines is the debut documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Daniel Etter with stunning cinematography by Angello Faccini. It is produced by Academy Award nominees Marcel Mettelsiefen and Stephen Ellis along with Steven Sawalich from Articulus Entertainment. Filmed over four years, Where the Light Shines paints an intimate portrait of life in Afghanistan and shows the difficulties of trying to create change in a country that for generations has only seen war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
9.8/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where the Light Shines about?
When two men compete to qualify in the Winter Olympics for the first time for Afghanistan, they realize that home is worth fighting for. In their wake they leave a passion for skiing and a hope for...
Who directed Where the Light Shines?
Where the Light Shines was directed by Daniel Etter.
How long is Where the Light Shines?
Where the Light Shines has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Where the Light Shines released?
Where the Light Shines was released on September 3, 2019 in theaters.