EMPIRE OF LIGHT | Official Teaser Trailer | Searchlight Pictures

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Set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, EMPIRE OF LIGHT is a compelling and poignant drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times, from Academy Award® winning director Sam Mendes.

Cast: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, Toby Jones, Colin Firth

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EMPIRE OF LIGHT | Official Teaser Trailer | Searchlight Pictures

[richieharris]

This looks fantastic. Roger Deakins is truly something else

[TalonsOfFire]

You're telling me this film has a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, stars at least two multiple Oscar nominated and winning actors, directed by one of the best visual filmmakers of the past 25 years, and arguably the best cinematographer and editor in the business??? Take my $ now!

[salmanghori]

Olivia Colman is THE moment. I am so happy she is headlining more major motion pictures. She deserves it and all the accolades she will get for this. Also, the movie looks phenomenal. Best of luck to Mr. Mendes and Sir Deakins. Can’t wait!

[felipecastro]

This looks amazing. Sam Mendes and Olivia Colman working together it's something you cannot miss. It's a gift.

[jazzguitar]

I feel like this is one of these movies that slightly burn you and leave you thinking about it for weeks, but I'm here for it, and I am SO ready to see Olivia Colman in this. The performance looks—once again—like something I've never seen her do before, I love that she gets to finally use her potential. We're so blessed with an actress like her.

[cinefiend]

Ok so after watching this it’s safe to say that Awards Season has started because everything we’ve come to love and revere about Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins is in full display. The craftsmanship and dedication to their art is beautifully executed in every frame. The score. This cast led by the masterful Olivia Colman. Pretty much everything I love about movies and watching them on the big screen seem to be in this trailer. I’m in awe.

[kill_rozainofficial]

I just saw this movie and I'm blown away. The soundtrack, cinematography, acting and the setting all are so elegantly put in. I'm wondering how a movie can make me feel so many emotion about the people i see in those movies. I really liked it.

[DarkandTwisted]

I am not only excited to watch this film but also for the soundtrack. Reznor and Ross always create the best scores. ❤

[DMovieman]

I was LOVING the cinematography in the trailer, then I looked and realized that Roger Deakins is the cinematographer, and then it all made sense.

He's won two Academy Awards for his work on 1917 and Blade Runner 2049, and he's also worked on The Goldfinch, Hail, Caesar!, Sicario, Unbroken, Prisoners, Skyfall, In Time, True Grit A Serious Man, Revolutionary Road, The Reader, Doubt, and so much more.

One of the best in the business. So happy to see that he's a part of this project. 👏👏👏

[flashtheoriginal]

Saw this last night.

Omg. I was blown away; it is difficult to get into my top 10....but this is now in the club. Superb writing, sumptuous Roger Deakins cinematography and magnificent performances from a brilliant cast.

Shades of Manchester By The Sea: a loner trying to conform by disobeying the natural, solitary instincts forced upon them.

Thank you. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.

[m.syauqiabdurahman]

Directed and written by Sam Mendes
Music by Trent Reznor and Attiucus Ross
Cinematography by Roger Deakins
And starring Olivia Colman
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

[medou]

This might be the best trailer of the year. And it might be one of the best films too. So excited. Mendes and Deakins cannot do something bad.

[tcu]

It feels meta for me to be this excited to go to the movies to watch a movie about the movies, but I'm so hype for this already. Looks stunning!

[Nathbino]

‘Looks at the first shot of the trailer’

Yep that’s Roger Deakins’ work alright! That’s Oscar material!

[Woodsey__]

This was filmed in my hometown called Margate. It was great watching them filming this on the seafront and even nicer to see how good this trailer looks.

[ummmdudewtf]

Mendes and Deakins are already a goated duo but the addition of Trent Reznor and Atticus screaming its so good

[batmanstyle]

Seeing it being filmed the sets on Margate seafront the patchwork of moments as a passerby it was hard to comprehend the vision yet this trailer alone is beautiful can’t wait to see the film

[RedMask]

Sam Mendes, Roger Deakins, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, Tony Jones…

This looks *GREAT* 🙌

[wllywnka]

Movies are coming back and I’m here for it.

[Skanda]

The Fablemans and now the empire of light. Wow. What a time for movies.