Dream of Light


2h 19m 1992

Brief Synopsis

Leading Spanish painter Antonio Lopez undertakes the task of painting a still life of a quince tree, in a process requiring great preparation and endurance. The filmmaker creates a meticulous study which serves as an inquiry into the essence of the artistic process.

Film Details

Also Known As
Le Songe de la Lumiere, Quince Tree Sun, The, Sol del membrillo, El, Songe de la Lumiere, Le
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1992
Location
Madrid, Spain

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 19m

Synopsis

Leading Spanish painter Antonio Lopez undertakes the task of painting a still life of a quince tree, in a process requiring great preparation and endurance. The filmmaker creates a meticulous study which serves as an inquiry into the essence of the artistic process.

Film Details

Also Known As
Le Songe de la Lumiere, Quince Tree Sun, The, Sol del membrillo, El, Songe de la Lumiere, Le
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1992
Location
Madrid, Spain

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 19m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States December 1995 (Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "Spanish Cinema Now!" December 8-21, 1995.)

Co-winner, along with Vitali Kanevski's "An Independent Life" (France/Soviet Union/1992), of the Jury Prize at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival.

Winner of the Golden Hugo at the 1992 Chicago International Film Festival.

Released in United States Spring May 3, 2000

Released in United States 1992

Released in United States October 1992

Released in United States March 1994

Released in United States December 1995

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (Spanish Cinema of Today) August 27 - September 7, 1992.

Shown at New York Film Festival September 25 - October 11, 1992.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 9-25, 1992.

Shown at American Cinematheque in Los Angeles as part of program "Recent Spanish Cinema" March 11-13, 1994.

Released in United States 1992 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (Spanish Cinema of Today) August 27 - September 7, 1992.)

Released in United States 1992 (Shown at New York Film Festival September 25 - October 11, 1992.)

Released in United States Spring May 3, 2000

Released in United States October 1992 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 9-25, 1992.)

Released in United States March 1994 (Shown at American Cinematheque in Los Angeles as part of program "Recent Spanish Cinema" March 11-13, 1994.)