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Before the Dying of the Light (2021): Ratings

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Before the Dying of the Light is a 2021 documentary directed by Ali Essafi. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes. IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

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Before the Dying of the Light (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
Ali Essafi
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Before the Dying of the Light About?

The premise of Before the Dying of the Light without spoilers.

During the 1970s in Morocco, a thriving artistic community emerged, driven by Marxist student activism and the potential of cinema to inspire personal growth. This documentary explores a brief but intense period of independent filmmaking, using striking posters, archival film, and a soundtrack of jazz music. The film reveals how this movement was abruptly suppressed by government censorship, marking a significant moment in Moroccan history.

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The Director of Before the Dying of the Light

Directed by Ali Essafi.

Ratings

Before the Dying of the Light Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Before the Dying of the Light 7.0/10.

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Before the Dying of the Light Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Before the Dying of the Light.

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Before the Dying of the Light Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Avant le déclin du jour” and “Bevor das Licht erlischt”.

Also known as
  • Avant le déclin du jour
  • Bevor das Licht erlischt
  • Prima che cali il sole

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Before the Dying of the Light FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Before the Dying of the Light, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Before the Dying of the Light?

Before the Dying of the Light runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Before the Dying of the Light released?

Before the Dying of the Light was released on March 19, 2021.

Who directed Before the Dying of the Light?

Before the Dying of the Light was directed by Ali Essafi.

More films by Ali Essafi

How is Before the Dying of the Light rated?

Before the Dying of the Light has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 2.1/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Before the Dying of the Light have a post-credit scene?

No. Before the Dying of the Light has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Before the Dying of the Light in?

The original language of Before the Dying of the Light is Arabic.

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