Empire of Light | In Cinemas 9 January | Searchlight Pictures UK

From Academy Award®-winning director and writer Sam Mendes, EMPIRE OF LIGHT is a moving drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times. Set in and around a faded old cinema in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, it follows Hilary (Olivia Colman) a cinema manager struggling with her mental health, and Stephen (Micheal Ward), a new employee who longs to escape this provincial town in which he faces daily adversity. Both Hilary and Stephen find a sense of belonging through their unlikely and tender relationship and come to experience the healing power of music, cinema, and community.

[@gamzesoyturk.]

This movie really comes from the heart of Sam Mendes. The cast is incredible. The story is very good and emotional, warm and cinematography master Roger Deakins.. I’m excited to go to the movies and watch it. And I hope people come and see this film in that spirit 💚

[@sdavis3759]

Loved it. Chose to watch it in a traditional cinema rather than a modern multiplex. Wonderful

[@harmony3395]

Watched this today. A wonderful story of so many relationships, really makes you think about life. Olivia is just amazing 🤩

[@cathwardell8163]

Went to see this film, it had sadness, laughter but it was true to its story 👍👍👍👐👐

[@user-uo3tm1dv5i]

Just seen this movie, incredible, very emotional , very good....all is good xx

[@proclivities460]

How Colman got her groove back 🤣

[@buddhidon2882]

Such a fantastic movie!

[@pongtrometer]

'...that little beam of light....its escape "

[@mr.moustache8865]

❤

[@shaunhayward6543]

My hometown

[@Lizzieeeee42]

Does anyone know this song? It's not featured on the original score

[@thereelsociety6487]

Calvin Markus - Unwish

[@MrSuperpig101]

Does anyone know the name of the music?????

[@chiefyt9250]

I would play it into the app Shazam. Easiest way if it's detectable on their. Good luck. ;)

[@charliemakesfilms]

czcams.com/video/rpTCUyQ8wes/video.html

[@samuelmckeown7212]

Calvin Markus, Ted Regklis - Unwish

[@TIVAuk]

@@samuelmckeown7212 You sir, are my hero!

[@matthewquartermain8291]

@@TIVAuk I know; it’s bloody amazing music!

[@b.p4958]

Sophie!!! What are you doing with Johnson! And not mark!!!!

[@huwdavies6493]

What is this music called? 1:13

[@fifieuskadi]

Calvin Markus, Ted Regklis - Unwish

[@lukeallan6486]

Exposes Margate's racism which is still alive and kicking today.

[@Lakayjong7320]

What is this story all about?

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

A cinema from the looks of it

[@harmony3395]

A taboo (in those days) relationship between black and white

[@Gar96229]

It’s about people who feel different learning to overcome their problems through the power of connection.

[@shaneowen4177]

Stick it, and you know why

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Do tell us...