Name: In the Shadow of the Light
Director: Sarah Payton
Released: 2007-01-01

Question 1

What is In the Shadow of the Light about?

Accepted Answer

Jonas Mekas, sometimes called the godfather of the avant-garde cinema, actually dislikes documentary, because he feels the genre pretends to divulge everything about a subject. Still, the 85-year-old does not object to being filmed in the dusty Anthology Film Archives in New York, which he established in 1970. The packed storehouse is a fantastic treasure trove for lovers of the experimental film. The excitement of a young Italian, writing a paper on Harry Smith, when he comes face to face with a huge stack of film reels by his idol is contagious. Especially when he and a staff member start unpacking the psychedelic animation Mahagonny that was believed lost. We do not get to know everything about him and the experimental film genre, but this documentary, also related in form, is intriguing enough to make us want to.

Question 2

Who appears in In the Shadow of the Light?

Accepted Answer

Cast info is available on the title page.

Question 3

What genre is In the Shadow of the Light?

Accepted Answer

See genre info on the title page.

Question 4

How long is In the Shadow of the Light?

Accepted Answer

In the Shadow of the Light has a runtime of 93 minutes.

Question 5

What year was In the Shadow of the Light released?

Accepted Answer

In the Shadow of the Light was released in 2007.