Empire of Light(2022)
Overview
The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
Sam Mendes
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Sam Mendes
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Top Billed Cast
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“A Deeply Personal Story” Featurette
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'EMPIRE OF LIGHT' with Olivia Colman, Sam Mendes & more filmmakers | Academy Conversations
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“Illusion of Life” Clip
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“You Have To Go Out and Get It” Clip
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“You Need Serious Help” Clip
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UK Cinema Heroes
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Sam Mendes introduces Empire of Light at BFI London Film Festival 2022
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Colin Firth, Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward shine on the Empire of Light red carpet at LFF 2022
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Written on October 23, 2022
"Empire of Light works best as a love letter to the art of filmmaking and the theater experience. Brilliant performances. Astonishing to behold. Emotional to listen to - score is the technical highlight. Not so captivating narratively, considering that Sam Mendes' first solo script lacks depth in the most important themes.
It's a beautiful tribute to the magic of cinema that cinephiles will enjoy, but for viewers less passionate about the 7th art, it might be difficult to genuinely care."
Rating: B-
