Planet of films | Home planet for Cinephiles

The Light

MOVIE POSTER

Release date - March 20, 2025, Film - The Light, Director - Tom Tykwer, Cast - Lars Eidinger, Nicolette Krebitz, Elke Biesendorfer.

synopsis

The Light (German – Das Licht), directed by Tom Tykwer, is a German drama slated for release in 2025. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Berlin, the film centers on the Engels family—comprising Tim, Milena, and their two teenage children—who are struggling to maintain their familial bond amidst a rapidly changing society. Their relationships are strained, marked by emotional distance and unresolved tensions, which reflect broader social issues.

The arrival of Farrah, a Syrian refugee and housekeeper, disrupts the family’s fragile equilibrium. Farrah’s presence unveils not only hidden fractures within the Engels family but also touches on deeper questions about identity, migration, and societal divisions. As she becomes an unexpected catalyst for change, both the family and their surroundings are forced to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and the world they live in.

With themes of immigration, privilege, and societal transformation, The Light explores how personal and global crises intersect, challenging preconceived notions of what it means to belong. The film highlights how external pressures can shake established dynamics, and how a seemingly small change can ripple outward, reshaping lives in unexpected ways.

Directed by the acclaimed Tom Tykwer, best known for his work on Run Lola Run and Cloud Atlas, The Light has already sparked discussions for its timely exploration of contemporary issues. It premiered at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, where it opened the Special Gala section. The film’s thought-provoking narrative and powerful performances make it a significant addition to German cinema, promising to resonate with audiences worldwide.

The Light will be released theatrically in Germany on March 20, 2025.

Release Date

20250320

Original Release

February 13, 2025 (Berlin Film Festival)

Origin Country

Germany

Language

German

Genre

Drama

Rating

NA

Runtime

162 Minutes

Director

Tom Tykwer

Cast

Lars Eidinger, Nicolette Krebitz, Elke Biesendorfer
http://
Share this post :
Films in India
Release date - April 25, 2025, Film - Ground Zero, Director - Tejas Prabha, Vijay Deoskar, Cast - Emraan Hashmi, Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain.

Ground Zero (2025)

Release date – April 25, 2025, Film – Ground Zero, Director – Tejas Prabha, Vijay Deoskar, Cast – Emraan Hashmi, Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain.

Release datev- September 05, 2025, Film - Baaghi 4, Director - Harsha, Cast - Sanjay Dutt, Tiger Shroff, Sonam Bajwa

Baaghi 4

Release datev- September 05, 2025, Film – Baaghi 4, Director – Harsha, Cast – Sanjay Dutt, Tiger Shroff, Sonam Bajwa

Release Date - April 18, 2025, Film - The Bhootni, Directer - Sidhaant Sachdev, Cast - Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari

The Bhootnii

Release Date – April 18, 2025, Film – The Bhootni, Directer – Sidhaant Sachdev, Cast – Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari

Metro… In Dino

Release date – July 04,2025, Film – Metro… In Dino, Director – Anurag Basu, Cast – Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Anupam Kher, Ali Fazal

Release Date - April 25, 2025, Film - Kannappa, Diecter - Mukesh Kumar Singh, Cast - Mohanlal, Prabhas, Askshay Kumar, Vishnu Manchu

Kannappa

Release Date – April 25, 2025, Film – Kannappa, Diecter – Mukesh Kumar Singh, Cast – Mohanlal, Prabhas, Askshay Kumar, Vishnu Manchu

Read More »
Release Date - April 10, 2025, Film - Idly Kadai, Director - Dhanush, Cast - Dhanush, Nithya Menen

Idly Kadai

Release Date – October 1, 2025, Film – Idly Kadai, Director – Dhanush, Cast – Dhanush, Nithya Menen

Read More »
Release date - April 10, 2025, Film - Good Bad Ugly, Director - Adhik Ravichandran, Cast - Ajuth Kumar, Trisha Krishnan.

Good Bad Ugly

Release date – April 10, 2025, Film – Good Bad Ugly, Director – Adhik Ravichandran, Cast – Ajuth Kumar, Trisha Krishnan.

Read More »

Ghaati

Release date – April 18, 2025, Film – Ghaati, Director – Krish Jagarlamudi, Cast – Anushka Shetty, Vikram Prabhu.

Read More »
toxic

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups

Release date – April 10, 2025, Film – Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Director – Geetu Mohandas, Cast – Yash, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tovino Thomas, Kiara Advani, and Tara Sutaria

Read More »

Bazooka

Release date – April 10, 2015, Malayalam Film ‘Bazooka’, Director – Deeno Dennis, Cast – Mammootty, Gautham Vasudev Menon

Read More »
OTHER RECENT RELEASES