Where the Light Shines(2019)
The Birth of Skiing in Afghanistan
Where the Light Shines Synopsis
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.
Where the Light Shines (2019) is a documentary film directed by Daniel Etter, released on September 3, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Alishah Farhang and Sajjad Hossain. Viewers rate it 9.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Etter
- Producers:
- Stephen Ellis, Marcel Mettelsiefen, Steven Sawalich
- Production:
- Articulus Entertainment and Unscrypt
- Status:
- Released
Where the Light Shines Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Etter, produced by Stephen Ellis, Marcel Mettelsiefen and Steven Sawalich.
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Where the Light Shines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Where the Light Shines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Where the Light Shines online?
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Where the Light Shines (2019) is available to stream on DOCSVILLE, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Where the Light Shines?
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The main cast of Where the Light Shines (2019) includes Alishah Farhang and Sajjad Hossain. The film was directed by Daniel Etter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Where the Light Shines released?
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Where the Light Shines was released on September 3, 2019 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Where the Light Shines worth watching?
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Where the Light Shines (2019) holds an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.