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Photon (2017): Cast

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Photon is a 2017 animated drama directed by Norman Leto, starring Andrzej Chyra as naukowiec - narrator, Karolina Kominek and Stanislaw Banach. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Photon (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Norman Leto
Genres
Drama , Animation , Mystery
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Photon About?

The premise of Photon without spoilers.

This ambitious project explores the history of the universe, from the formation of stars and planets to the origins of matter and a potential post-human future. Combining stunning visuals and a dryly humorous voiceover, it presents a dense yet engaging summation of human knowledge, offering an experimental science lesson on everything. The film delves into the biological roots of human behaviors, such as violence and alcoholism, and ingeniously illustrates complex details of quantum physics through dazzling animation.

Photon Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • one word title
  • written by director
  • narration
  • voice over narration
  • voice over
  • experimental film
  • video art
  • future
  • science
  • molecule
  • interview
  • scientist
+30 more
  • vision of the future
  • quantum mechanics
  • life
  • quantum physics
  • human development
  • evolution
  • history of the universe
  • photon
  • atom
  • origin of life on earth
  • space
  • universe
  • molecular biology
  • molecular biologist
  • new york city
  • manhattan new york city
  • modern art
  • future of humanity
  • future earth
  • dystopia
  • dystopian future
  • dystopian society
  • dyson ring
  • dyson sphere
  • civilization type 2
  • parallel narrative
  • animated sequence
  • scene before opening credits
  • independent film
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Photon Cast & Characters

Andrzej Chyra leads the cast as naukowiec - narrator, with Karolina Kominek as dziennikarka and Stanislaw Banach as Stanislaw. Directed by Norman Leto; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Photon Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Photon.

Photon Film Trailer

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FAQ

Photon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Photon?

Photon runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Photon released?

Photon was released on April 29, 2017.

Who directed Photon?

Photon was directed by Norman Leto.

Who is in the cast of Photon?

Photon stars Andrzej Chyra as naukowiec - narrator, Karolina Kominek as dziennikarka and Stanislaw Banach as Stanislaw, among 7 credited actors.

Does Photon have a post-credit scene?

No. Photon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Photon in?

The original language of Photon is Polish.

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