The Light is a documentary set in 2023, where war is yet again raging within Europe. It explores the controversial artwork "Peace Sculpture" created in 1995 by artist Elle-Mie Ejdrup. The piece, a 532 km laser beam along the west coast bunkers, ignited a national debate in Denmark about the country's dark past and liberation from Nazi occupation. Elle-Mie faced threats and ostracism due to sexist media coverage. After 28 years, the documentary reveals new perspectives. It not only focuses on the artwork and controversy but also highlights the overlooked Atlantic Wall built during WWII and emphasizes the importance of nuanced historical narratives. "The Light" champions marginalized voices and emphasizes the impact of war on societies.
| Original title | Lyset |
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| Danish title | Lyset |
| Keywords | Art, Art history, Artists, Ejdrup Hansen, Elle-Mie, liberation, The, Anniversaries, 1990-1999, 2020-2030 |
| Director | Alexander Lind |
| Producer | Emil Johnsen |
| Director of Photography | Troels Rasmus Jensen, Laurits Flensted-Jensen, Peter Sørensen |
| Editor | Denniz Göl Bertelsen, Anders Obbekjær |
| Sound | Andreas Sandborg |
| Composer | Asbjørn Derdau |
| Production designer | Sofie Derlev Mathiasen, Alexander Lind |
| Appearance | Elle-Mie Ejdrup Hansen |
| Production country | Denmark |
| Online release | 17.04.2024, Filmcentralen |
| Danish rating | Not recommended for children under 7 |
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| Production company | GotFat Productions |
| With support from | Danmarks Radio, Det Danske Filminstitut, Den Vestdanske Filmpulje |
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Direction |
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| Direction | Alexander Lind |
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| Producer | Emil Johnsen |
| Executive producer | Thor Hampus Bank |
| Producer's assistant | Astrid Gott Schmidt |
| Production manager | Sissel Vindskov Bødker |
| Post Producer | Emil Johnsen |
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Cinematography |
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| Cinematographer | Troels Rasmus Jensen |
| Cinematographer | Laurits Flensted-Jensen |
| Cinematographer | Peter Sørensen |
| Steadicam | Jacob Gosch |
| Drone operator | Emil Johnsen |
| Drone operator | Thor Hampus Bank |
| Drone operator | Jacob Gosch |
| Camera assistant | Carl Emil Voldgaard |
| Camera assistant | Emil Stang Lund |
| Camera assistant | Bue Nielsen |
| Camera assistant | Morten Højgaard |
| Camera assistant | Daniel Hertz Sørensen |
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| Still photographer | Kasper Heden Andersen |
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| Gaffer | Mikkel Sigsgaard |
| Gaffer | Mikkel Hougaard |
| Gaffer | Emil Stang Lund |
| Best boy | Michael Tvermoes |
| Best boy | Jacob Gosch |
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Editing |
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| Editor | Denniz Göl Bertelsen |
| Editor | Anders Obbekjær |
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Music |
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| Composer | Asbjørn Derdau |
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Production design |
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| Production designer | Sofie Derlev Mathiasen |
| Production designer | Alexander Lind |
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Sound |
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| Sound designer | Andreas Sandborg |
| Recording engineer | Bertil Kau Petersen |
| Recording engineer | Daniel Hertz Sørensen |
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Visual effects |
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| Colorist | Jian Zhi Zhang |
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Appearance |
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| Appearance | Elle-Mie Ejdrup Hansen |
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