A drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times, set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s.A drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times, set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s.A drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times, set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 39 nominations total
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Did you know
- TriviaThe actual Dreamland cinema in Margate (which stood in for the Empire cinema in this film) was opened in 1923. It changed hands several times during its lifetime and finally closed for good in 2007. It still stands, although empty, because it is a listed building and so cannot be demolished without parliamentary approval. The block of flats where Steven lives with his mother is not an optical effect: it is really is that close to the building (with Margate railway station being just 100 yards up the road).
- GoofsDuring a scene that takes place in 1981, Janine mentions she heard about a song from SPIN magazine. Spin magazine was not founded until 1985.
- Quotes
Stephen: Amazin'.
Norman: It is amazing. Because it's just static frames, with darkness in between. But there's a little flaw in your optic nerve so that if I run the film at 24 frames per second you don't see the darkness.
Stephen: Wow.
Norman: It's called the Phi Phenomenon. Viewing static images rapidly in succession crates an illusion of motion. Illusion of life.
- SoundtracksAsteroid - Pearl & Dean
Written & Performed by Pete Moore
Published by Sony Music Publishing
Courtesy of Pearl & Dean
Featured review
This film has a lot going for it. Colman and Ward have tremendous on screen chemistry portraying characters facing difficult yet different obstacles in their lives. Mental health and race are heavy themes in this film and it takes human connections and support from your friends to get through these obstacles. Hilary (Colman) was struggling to get through her every day life until she meets Stephen (Ward) and together they form a strong bond and help each other get through some difficult personal moments. I love this film taking place in a movie theater and the relationships between the workers was written perfectly. Genuine relationships provide us with a light in our life and helps us get by and this film is all about the importance of genuine friendships. The score was phenomenal as usually by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and Roger Deakins came through again with outstanding cinematography. Sam Mendes is a great director and he did a nice job with the script as well. Lastly, the production design was absolutely terrific, the movie theater where this was filmed was beautiful and the roof of the theater was truly amazing, truly stunning.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
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- Language
- Also known as
- Imperio de luz
- Filming locations
- Dreamland Cinema, 52 Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XP, UK(exterior scenes)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,177,577
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $163,405
- Dec 11, 2022
- Gross worldwide
- $11,395,604
- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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