All the Light in the Sky
| All the Light in the Sky | |
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| Directed by | Joe Swanberg |
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| Music by | Orange Mighty Trio |
| Cinematography | Joe Swanberg |
| Edited by | Joe Swanberg |
Production company |
Swanberry Productions |
| Distributed by | Factory25 |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Language | English |
All the Light in the Sky is an American drama film written and directed by Joe Swanberg. The film stars Jane Adams, who also co-wrote the film, Sophia Takal, Lawrence Michael Levine, Larry Fessenden, Kent Osborne, and Lindsay Burdge. The film had its world premiere at the AFI on November 3, 2012.[1] The film was released on video on demand on December 3, 2013, before being released in a limited release on December 20, 2013, by Factory25.[2]
Plot
The film follows Marie (Jane Adams), an actress struggling with the prospect of aging, which becomes all the more apparent when her 25-year-old, aspiring actress niece Nika (Sophia Takal) arrives for a weekend stay.
Cast
- Jane Adams as Marie
- Sophia Takal as Nica
- Lawrence Michael Levine as Larry
- Larry Fessenden as Rusty
- Kent Osborne as Dan
- Lindsay Burdge as Suzanne
Production
Director Joe Swanberg served as the film's only crew member.[3]
Release
The film had its world premiere on November 3, 2012, at the AFI Film Festival.[4] In November 2013, it was announced Factory25 had acquired distribution rights to the film.[5] It was released on video on demand on December 3, 2013, prior to a limited release on December 20, 2013.[6]
Reception
All the Light in the Sky has been positively received by critics. The film holds a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[7] Andrew Barker, writing for Variety, wrote that the film delivered "clever pacing, solid technique and a deeply soulful lead performance from co-scripter Jane Adams".[8]
References
- ↑ http://afifest.afi.com/sections/ALL-THE-LIGHT-IN-THE-SKY
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (November 13, 2013). "Joe Swanberg’s ‘All The Light In The Sky’ Shines With Factory 25". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ↑ "All The Light In The Sky is another of Joe Swanberg’s “small” movies". The A.V. Club. December 19, 2013.
- ↑ "AFI FEST". AFI. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (November 13, 2013). "Joe Swanberg’s ‘All The Light In The Sky’ Shines With Factory 25". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (November 13, 2013). "Joe Swanberg’s ‘All The Light In The Sky’ Shines With Factory 25". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ↑ "All The Light In The Sky". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Review: ‘All the Light in the Sky’". Variety. November 6, 2012.