A cinematic exploration of light, art and science
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02 Apr 2025
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A cinematic exploration of light, art and science
The documentary ‘Tracing Light’ by director Thomas Riedelsheimer is screening as part of the Copenhagen Documentary Festival (CPH:DOX).
Bringing land artists and physicists together, the film celebrates the elusive nature of light as a medium as it ventures to get to the bottom of what light actually is in relation to human perception, and as a material for making art.
Albert Einstein once said that the most beautiful thing we humans can be exposed to is mystery, and that mystery is at the heart of all the greatest art and science. And on that note, ‘Tracing Light’ embarks on an alternative exploration of the most fascinating and significant natural phenomenon: light. From the birth of stars and the secrets of molecules to sunrises, sunsets, reflections, artificial light, black holes, laser light foosball and of course the light necessary for filmmaking and life itself. Joining scientists, physicists, and artists, Thomas Riedelsheimer’s film follows the trail of light and develop as a thought-provoking cinematic artwork to animate light and make its indescribable nature more tangible to our senses. From the wilds of Scotland and England to an institute in Germany and a marble quarry in Italy, ‘Tracing Light’ evolves into a visual experience of a rare kind.
(Film bio text from CPH:DOX)
About Copenhagen Documentary Festival (CPH:DOX)
CPH:DOX is a festival for documentary films, events, and debates on human rights, society, science, and art. Founded in 2003, it is one of the biggest documentary film festivals in the world that has been introducing its audience to some of the best Danish and international documentary films in Copenhagen for 20 years.
The documentary is currently showing in cinemas across Germany – learn more on the official film website.
Available to rent online as part of the CPH:DOX online festival from 28 March to 13 April.
