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Light Up The Night

  • 2016
  • 17m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Light Up The Night (2016)
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT is an analog science-fiction short film set in an Orwellian, futuristic 1980s. The story tells the tensions flaring between rebellious citizens and robotic law enforcement... Read allLIGHT UP THE NIGHT is an analog science-fiction short film set in an Orwellian, futuristic 1980s. The story tells the tensions flaring between rebellious citizens and robotic law enforcement. We are introduced to two dissidents as they take aim at the city's looming, panoptic con... Read allLIGHT UP THE NIGHT is an analog science-fiction short film set in an Orwellian, futuristic 1980s. The story tells the tensions flaring between rebellious citizens and robotic law enforcement. We are introduced to two dissidents as they take aim at the city's looming, panoptic control tower, while local band The Protomen take the stage amidst the action, inciting unres... Read all

  • Directors
    • Caspar Newbolt
    • Matt Sundin
  • Writers
    • John Sebastian La Valle
    • Caspar Newbolt
    • Matt Sundin
  • Stars
    • James Ransone
    • Steve Olson
    • Laine Rettmer
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    37
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Caspar Newbolt
      • Matt Sundin
    • Writers
      • John Sebastian La Valle
      • Caspar Newbolt
      • Matt Sundin
    • Stars
      • James Ransone
      • Steve Olson
      • Laine Rettmer
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    James Ransone
    James Ransone
    • Joe
    Steve Olson
    • Dr. Thomas Light
    Laine Rettmer
    Laine Rettmer
    • Emily
    Joel Nagle
    Joel Nagle
    • Dr. Albert Wily
    Diego Aguirre
    Diego Aguirre
    • Diego
    Elan Even
    Elan Even
    • Syd
    • Directors
      • Caspar Newbolt
      • Matt Sundin
    • Writers
      • John Sebastian La Valle
      • Caspar Newbolt
      • Matt Sundin
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    8jhousdan

    An amazing video, but possibly confusing for the uninitiated

    The production value that went into making this short is nothing less than stellar... though labeled a "short" it's really a glorified music video for the songs "Light Up the Night", "The Fall", and the opening strains of "Keep Quiet" and "Here comes the Arm" by The Protomen. It serves as an excellent vehicle and storytelling device for these songs.

    The problem is that these songs exist as part of a much larger narrative that cannot truly be explained in the space of a short video like this. The comic-book style segment makes an effort to establish the scene, but unless you are familiar with the work of the Protomen, you may feel like you're missing key details.

    Of course, this should lead you to want to learn more about the band, and their music, right? :D Mission accomplished!

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    • Release date
      • June 6, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • The Protomen Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Light Up the Night
    • Filming locations
      • Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Telescreen Company
      • Sound Machine Records
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    • Runtime
      • 17m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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