11 Feb 2003
Distant Lights
Lichter is an episodic tale from Hans-Christian Schmid about the life on the border between Germany and Poland. The film sheds light on the everyday stories of escape and desperateness.
Vigo
Based on the life of a classic french cineast Jean Vigo, the story follows his daily struggle with sanity, normal life and uncompromising filmmaking. Story also focuses on his relationship with his supporting wife whom he met in sanatorium.
Top Billed Cast
James Frain Jean Vigo
Romane Bohringer Lydu Lozinska
Nicholas Barnes Casino Croupier
David Battley Cinema Manager
Joe Boiling Zero Boy
Anna Bolt Misha
Christine Burlett Hospital Concierge
Joe Roberts Tomas
Kenneth Cranham The Producer
Brian Pettifer Fatman
Diana Quick Emily
Lee Ross Oscar Levy
Jim Carter Bonaventure (uncredited)
Vernon Dobtcheff Papa Lozinska
Paola Dionisotti Marie
James Faulkner Dr. Gerard
Brian Shelley Maurice Jaubert
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