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“A movie of great intimacy and mystery, Light From Light is a remarkable achievement.”

C. Mason Wells, Film Comment

A true gem of modest, minor-key filmmaking, the sophomore feature of Tennessee director Paul Harrill confounds expectations. Ostensibly a film about paranormal activity, with funnyman Jim Gaffigan cast in a lead role, its mode is neither horror-thriller nor comedy but rather that strain of contemporary American regional cinema, about ordinary folks dealing with life’s vicissitudes, practiced by Kelly Reichardt, Debra Granik, and Matthew Porterfield. World-weary single mom Sheila (Marin Ireland) moonlights as a paranormal investigator while working at the service counter of a car rental company. Richard (Gaffigan) is a recent widower who suspects his dead wife may be haunting him. Sheila’s son Owen (Josh Wiggins, from Canadian director Keith Behrman’s Giant Little Ones) and his friend Lucy (Atheena Frizzell) are highschoolers contending with mysteries of the heart. Featuring excellent understated performances and an evocative score by members of The War on Drugs, Harrill’s hushed, delicate, character-driven drama is a work of nuance and empathy, and haunts in its own subtle, affecting way. 

“Touching … A tender film about paranormal activity … It’s far more interested in human concerns than metaphysical ones.” Kristen Yoonsoo Kim, New York Times

“Transfixing … An unconventional ghost story … Acted with soulful feeling by a fine cast … Modest in scale but rich in sensitivity.” David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter

To stream this film:
Click on the ​“Stream” button above.
This will take you to Acephale’s streaming platform, where you can watch the film.
Purchase a virtual ticket for $7.99 CAD (you may need to create an account first).
Once a virtual ticket has been purchased, you have three days to watch the film. 

Half of the virtual ticket price goes directly to The Cinematheque, making it a great way to support our non-profit organization during this challenging time.