Illuminated Texts
1982, English. Directed by R. Bruce Elder.
"Breathtaking in its techniques, rhapsodic in its passion, and encyclopedic in its scope, the film traces the long fall from paradise into modern barbarism." - Art Gallery of Ontario
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 27 January 1982
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- R. Bruce Elder
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Illuminated Texts: quick answers
What should I watch before Illuminated Texts?
Watch The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1979), Sweet Love Remembered (1980), Trace (1980), and 1857 (Fool's Gold) (1981) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Illuminated Texts?
Next in the series: Lamentations: A Monument to the Dead World, Part 1: The Dream of the Last Historian (1985), Lamentations: A Monument to the Dead World, Part 2: The Sublime Calculation (1985), and Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 1: The Fugitive Gods (1988).
Is Illuminated Texts worth watching?
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How long is Illuminated Texts?
Illuminated Texts runs 174 minutes (2h 54m).
Does Illuminated Texts have a post-credits scene?
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Illuminated Texts parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Illuminated Texts on?
Illuminated Texts isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 January 1982. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Illuminated Texts?
If you liked Illuminated Texts, try McQueen, Naqoyqatsi, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed Illuminated Texts?
Illuminated Texts (1982) was directed by R. Bruce Elder and stars R. Bruce Elder, Anna Pafomow, Henry Jesionka.