Empire of Light(2022)
The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
Movie: Empire of Light
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hilary
Stephen
Norman
Donald Ellis
Neil
Delia
Janine
Ruby
Rosemary Bates
Mr. Cooper
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'EMPIRE OF LIGHT' with Olivia Colman, Sam Mendes & more filmmakers | Academy Conversations
“A Deeply Personal Story” Featurette
“Beach” Clip
"Fishing" Clip
“Illusion of Life” Clip
“You Have To Go Out and Get It” Clip
“You Need Serious Help” Clip
Colin Firth, Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward shine on the Empire of Light red carpet at LFF 2022
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