The Light Thief
2011, Kirghiz. Directed by Aktan Arym Kubat.
The main hero of the film is an electrician with a far greater effect on the people around him than his job defines. He is the last link in a huge energetic system and he becomes the binding bridge between the geopolitical problems of post-soviet space and the common people. The economic devastation of the country had an enormous impact on the industrial workers and yet despite the upheaval, these people did not seize to love and suffer, to have and be friends and to enjoy their lives. In particular our resilient electrician, who possesses a wonderful and open heart. He not only brings electric light (which is often out) to the lives of the inhabitants of this small city, but he also spreads the light of love, loyalty, life and mainly laughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Kirghiz
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- Released
- 2 March 2011
- Original title
- Svet-Ake
- Country
- France, Germany, Kyrgyz Republic, Netherlands
- Written by
- Talip Ibrahimov, Aktan Arym Kubat
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The Light Thief runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Light Thief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 2011. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light Thief?
If you liked The Light Thief, try The River, Come Sunday, The Visit.
Who directed The Light Thief?
The Light Thief (2011) was directed by Aktan Arym Kubat and stars Aktan Arym Kubat, Taalaikan Abazova, Askat Sulaimanov.