In Times of Fading Light

In Times of Fading Light
Poster
Directed byMatti Geschonneck
Written byWolfgang Kohlhaase
Starring
Release dates
  • 16 February 2017 (2017-02-16) (Berlin)
  • 1 June 2017 (2017-06-01) (Germany)
CountryGermany
LanguageGerman

In Times of Fading Light (German: In Zeiten des abnehmenden Lichts) is a 2017 German drama film directed by Matti Geschonneck.[1] The film shows a day in the life of a family in the GDR. It was screened in the Berlinale Special section at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.[2] It is based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Eugen Ruge.

Cineuropa describes it: "Thematically, dramatically and visually, this is a sombre, intelligent piece in which psychological finesse combines with historical analysis to result in genuine dramatic heft."[3] In Times of Fading Light is an ensemble piece. Geschonneck contributes to this sombre theme challenging societal ideals, which expose the harshness of a new historical day.  

  1. ^ "In Times of Fading Light". Cineuropa. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Berlinale 2017: Competition and Berlinale Special Are Complete". Berlinale. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  3. ^ "'In Times Of Fading Light': Berlin Review". Screen. Retrieved 15 November 2018.