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peter1024
anderskorsgaard
Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 7

Hymn to diversity, love, cinema, music and life. Coleman is great but the movie need a even deeper plot to be convincing.

1 year ago
david1012
john704
Critic John Nugent
rated 6

...a mismatched romance, a portrait of a nervous breakdown, a snapshot of Thatcher’s racially charged Britain, and a love letter, of sorts, to cinema.

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Cast & Crew

Sam Mendes
Director
Sam Mendes
Writer
Toby Jones
As Norman
Colin Firth
As Donald Ellis
Olivia Colman
As Hilary
Ron Cook
As Mr. Cooper
Monica Dolan
As Rosemary Bates
Justin Edwards
As Jim Booth

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"Empire of Light" is a poignant drama that explores the transformative power of human connection during turbulent times. Set in a fading seaside cinema in 1980s England, the film follows Hilary, a struggling duty manager, and Stephen, a new employee seeking refuge from his difficult past. Despite their disparate backgrounds and personal struggles, they form an unlikely bond that helps them find belonging and healing through music, film, and community. As their relationship deepens against the odds, they discover an uncommon sense of purpose and belonging in this moving tale of love and redemption.

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