Illumination
Film chronicles a decade in the life of a young physics student whose absolute faith in the primacy of rationality and science is shaken by tragedy and affairs of the heart.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Iluminacja |
| Year | 1973 |
| Country | Poland |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Krzysztof Zanussi |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (58 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Krzysztof Zanussi
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Stanisław Latałło
Franciszek Retman
Monika Dzienisiewicz-Olbrychska
Agnieszka
Małgorzata Pritulak
Małgorzata
Jan Skotnicki
Patient
Edward Żebrowski
Physician
Wlodzimierz Zonn
University Dean
Bogdan Mielnik
Bogdan Mielnik
Wladyslaw Turski
Władysław Turski
Wlodzimierz Zawadzki
Assistant
Lukasz Turski
Łukasz Turski
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