Fading Light (2000)
Twelve year old Christos Myrisiotis lives with his mother Eleni on a remote picturesque Aegean island. The boy has been doubly singled out by fate. He has a remarkable musical talent but at the same time is condemned to going blind as a result of a rare disease. Now an eccentric loner, Christos finds an outlet in nature and the dream world of a cave where his heightened hearing enables him to collect natural sounds which he then turns to musical compositions for his violin. His only friends are his classmate Angeliki and the old lighthouse keeper Soursoumis who teaches him not only the violin but also about life in general. Everything changes when the new schoolteacher Maria arrives on the island. She develops a great interest in Christos’ exceptional abilities even though he keeps on being indifferent to school. On her own initiative Maria ensures his participation in a music contest. Christos’ traumatic family and personal experiences cause him to mature as an artist.
Cast
- Alekos Alexandrakis - Nikolas Soursoumis
- Vicky Volioti - Maria
- Vladimiros Golosinski - Hristos Myrisiotis
- Elissavet Nazlidou - Eleni Myrisioti
- Dimitris Mavropoulos - Fondas
- Alkis Kourkoulos - Petros
- Babis Hatzidakis
- Dimitra Zeza
- Takis Spiridakis
- Fotini Darra - τραγούδι
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fading Light about?
- Twelve year old Christos Myrisiotis lives with his mother Eleni on a remote picturesque Aegean island. The boy has been doubly singled out by fate. He has a remarkable musical talent but at the same time is condemned to going blind as a result of a rare disease. Now an eccentric loner, Christos finds an outlet in nature and the dream world of a cave where his heightened hearing enables him to collect natural sounds which he then turns to musical compositions for his violin. His only friends are his classmate Angeliki and the old lighthouse keeper Soursoumis who teaches him not only the violin but also about life in general. Everything changes when the new schoolteacher Maria arrives on the island. She develops a great interest in Christos’ exceptional abilities even though he keeps on being indifferent to school. On her own initiative Maria ensures his participation in a music contest. Christos’ traumatic family and personal experiences cause him to mature as an artist.
- Who directed Fading Light?
- Fading Light was directed by Vasilis Douros.
- Who stars in Fading Light?
- Fading Light stars Alekos Alexandrakis, Vicky Volioti, Vladimiros Golosinski, Elissavet Nazlidou, Dimitris Mavropoulos, Alkis Kourkoulos.
- How long is Fading Light?
- Fading Light has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Fading Light?
- Fading Light is a Drama film.
- Where was Fading Light produced?
- Fading Light was produced in Greece.