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Where the Light Shines

1h 40m2019Daniel Etter
IMDb: 6.6/10
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"The Birth of Skiing in Afghanistan"

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.

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AfghanistanSki RacingSkiingWinter Olympics

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What is Where the Light Shines (2019) 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 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…

Who stars in Where the Light Shines?

Where the Light Shines stars Alishah Farhang (Self), Sajjad Hossain (Self). The film was directed by Daniel Etter.

How long is Where the Light Shines?

Where the Light Shines has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated N/A.

Is Where the Light Shines worth watching?

Where the Light Shines holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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