Natural Light
World War II, occupied Soviet Union. István Semetka is a simple Hungarian farmer who serves as a Sub-Lieutenant in a special unit scouting for partisan groups. On their way to a remote village, his company falls under enemy fire. As the commander is killed, Semetka has to overcome his fears and take command of the unit as he is dragged into a chaos that he cannot control.
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Cast
45 people
Dénes Nagy Director · Santa Ratniece Composer Tamás Dobos Cinematographer
Worldwide gross $14K · First release March 5, 2021 · Produced in France, Latvia, Hungary, Germany
Box office
Worldwide gross
$14,129
Production
Campfilm
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Lilith Films I.A.
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Mistrus Media
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Novak Prod
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Propeller Film
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Proton Cinema
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ZDF/Arte
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Visionteam L.O.
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Eurimages
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National Film Centre of Latvia
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Novak Production
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France · Latvia · Hungary · Germany
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Languages
Original title
Természetes fény
Original language
Hungarian
Spoken on screen
Hungarian · Russian
Release dates
Germany · March 5, 2021
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival (Virtual)
Hungary · September 16, 2021
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Belgium
September 16, 2021 · Limited theatrical
China
June 1, 2021 · Shanghai International Film Festival
Czechia
February 17, 2022 · Theatrical
Denmark
February 10, 2022 · Theatrical
Egypt
October 15, 2021 · El Gouna Film Festival
France
January 11, 2022 · Theatrical
Greece
November 7, 2021 · Premiere · Thessaloniki International Film Festival
February 10, 2022 · Theatrical
Iran
May 31, 2021 · Fajr International Film Festival
Ireland
November 12, 2021 · Digital
Israel
August 29, 2021 · Jerusalem Film Festival
Latvia
October 22, 2021 · Premiere · Riga IFF
Lithuania
March 18, 2021 · Premiere · Vilnius International Film Festival
Luxembourg
October 17, 2021 · CinEast - Central and Eastern European Film Festival
Netherlands
September 16, 2021 · Limited theatrical
September 16, 2021 · Theatrical
Norway
September 16, 2021 · Limited theatrical
Poland
August 16, 2021 · New Horizons International Film Festival
Russia
April 23, 2021 · Premiere · Moscow International Film Festival
November 11, 2021 · Theatrical
Serbia
July 20, 2021 · European Film Festival Palic
Sweden
November 12, 2021 · Theatrical
Taiwan
September 27, 2021 · Taipei Film Festival
United Kingdom
November 12, 2021 · Limited theatrical
November 12, 2021 · Digital
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