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The Light Thief

2011, Movie, 1h 20min

The main hero of the film is an electrician with a far greater effect on the people around him than his job defines. He is the last link in a huge energetic system and he becomes the binding bridge between the geopolitical problems of post-soviet space and the common people. The economic devastation of the country had an enormous impact on the industrial workers and yet despite the upheaval, these people did not seize to love and suffer, to have and be friends and to enjoy their lives. In particular our resilient electrician, who possesses a wonderful and open heart. He not only brings electric light (which is often out) to the lives of the inhabitants of this small city, but he also spreads the light of love, loyalty, life and mainly laughter.

"The Light Thief" — drama movie produced in Finland, Germany, France, Netherlands and Kyrgyzstan and released in 2011. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.5 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 20min. "The Light Thief" is not currently available to stream in undefined. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Finland,Germany,France,Netherlands,Kyrgyzstan

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Reviews

Critic Simon Cook

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With its goat-grabbing contests and festive yurt building, it’s a weirdly enchanting, otherworldly experience, bolstered by Kubat’s own quietly smiling performance.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Andrew Pulver

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Director-star Aktan Arym Kubat has come up with an illuminating parable about the clash of tradition and modernity...

Read full review at The Guardian

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In a small, impoverished town in Kyrgyzstan, a kind-hearted electrician named Svet-Ake brings light and hope to his community. With his ingenuity and generosity, he illegally supplies electricity to those who cannot afford it, earning him the admiration and affection of the townspeople. When a wealthy businessman offers to fund Svet-Ake's dream of building windmills to provide electricity for the entire valley, he must confront the dark side of corruption and decide where his loyalties truly lie. Will Svet-Ake's quest for progress and justice ultimately brighten the future for his community, or will it succumb to the shadows of greed and power?

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