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Stellet licht (2007)
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AKA: Silent Light
Summary: Reygadas' languorous meditation on the consequences of adultery in the world of a rural Mennonite family.
Genre: Drama
Directed By: Carlos Reygadas
Written By: Carlos Reygadas
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Stellet licht belongs to 18 collections
1. 21st Century Top 250 (public: moderated by mandarkzilla - 20 stars)
2. FIPRESCI Prize (public: moderated by paulofilmo - 7 stars)
3. Humanity and the Natural World (public: moderated by paulofilmo - 5 stars)
4. Meditative (public: moderated by kyle.loomis - 3 stars)
5. Cannes Film Festival: Jury Prize (public: moderated by hristos - 2 stars)
6. The Best of the Decade: An Alternative View (public: moderated by Void - 2 stars)
7. Cannes 2007 Official Selection (public: moderated by Cuculiza - 1 star)
8. Independent Spirit Awards 2008: Nominated (public: moderated by popolinka - 1 star)
9. TSPDT 21st Century's 250 Most Acclaimed Films (public: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 1 star)
10. Doubling The Canon (2010 update) (public: moderated by MMAlpha - 1 star)
11. Infidelity (public: moderated by mpowell)
12. Homage (public: moderated by kyle.loomis)
13. Metacritic - Generally Favorable Reviews (public: moderated by sengir)
14. They Shoot Pictures 100 Films: 21st Century (public: moderated by Cuculiza)
16. Aughties Films to See (private: theficionado - 1 star)
17. 2 - Watch List: Very Important (private: KasperL)
18. To see (private: pcalado)


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