A Life Illuminated
Local title
Elu ookeani valguses
Director
Tasha Van Zandt
Country
USA
Year
2025
Descend into the darkest parts of the ocean with renowned marine biologist Dr. Edith Widder, as she embarks on a thrilling and potentially game-changing scientific quest: to gather video evidence of bioluminescent life forms. Director Tasha Van Zandt showcases the painstaking process of Widder’s work, crafting a documentary that is a love letter to both science and the natural world. This visually dazzling film boldly shows viewers the beauty and mysteries yet to be uncovered in our oceans.
Director
Tasha Van Zandt
Screenwriter
Tasha Van Zandt, Sebastian Zeck, Eileen Meyer
Cast
Edith Widder
Producer
Sebastian Zeck, Tasha Van Zandt, Jessica Harrop, Kathryn Everett
Cinematographer
Sebastian Zeck
Music
Alex Somers
Sound
Tom Paul, Andrés Marthe
World sales
MATR Labs
Runtime
Language
English
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