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Lights from Afar (1998): Cast

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Lights from Afar is a 1998 documentary directed by Helga Reidemeister, starring Robert Paris, Mathias Noack and Petra Gräwe. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Lights from Afar (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lights from Afar About?

The premise of Lights from Afar without spoilers.

Set in Berlin a few years after the Wall fell, the city’s upheaval mirrors a young photographer’s sense of alienation. He and his peers—children of the Wall—search for a new identity without losing the past. Unable to meet market expectations, he travels to India, returns and finally resumes developing photographs after years away.

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Cast & crew

Lights from Afar Cast

Robert Paris leads the cast, with Mathias Noack and Petra Gräwe. Directed by Helga Reidemeister; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

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One more film directed by Helga Reidemeister: Is This Fate?.

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Lights from Afar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lights from Afar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lights from Afar?

Lights from Afar runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Lights from Afar released?

Lights from Afar was released on February 16, 1998.

Who directed Lights from Afar?

Lights from Afar was directed by Helga Reidemeister.

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Who is in the cast of Lights from Afar?

Lights from Afar stars Robert Paris, Mathias Noack and Petra Gräwe, among 4 credited actors.

Does Lights from Afar have a post-credit scene?

No. Lights from Afar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lights from Afar in?

The original language of Lights from Afar is German.

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