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Illuminations
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Patrick Shen, Brandon Vedder. With Nathaniel Dorsky, Jerome Hiler.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A contemplative portrait of experimental filmmakers Nathaniel Dorsky and Jerome Hiler, and their shared devotion to the art of seeing that has shaped their work, their love, and more than fifty years of life together.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTA contemplative portrait of experimental filmmakers Nathaniel Dorsky and Jerome Hiler, and their shared devotion to the art of seeing that has shaped their work, their…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Illuminations.
MoviHero lists November 11, 2026 as the release date for Illuminations. Patrick Shen, Brandon Vedder are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Nathaniel Dorsky as Self, Jerome Hiler as Self.
Release dateNovember 11, 2026
GenresDocumentary
Runtime1h 10m
DirectorsPatrick Shen, Brandon Vedder
CastNathaniel Dorsky as Self, Jerome Hiler as Self
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How much time should I set aside?
Illuminations runs 1h 10m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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