

In the Beginning There Was Light
2010, German. Directed by P.A. Straubinger.
Is it possible to live on light alone?
This documentary investigates the mysterious phenomenon of "Breatharianism".
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- P.A. StraubingerDirector
- Dieter HocheggerCast
- Wolfgang MarktlSelf - Nutrition Physiologist
- Pater Josef BanzCast
- Ruediger DahlkeSelf - Fasting Doctor
- JasmuheenCast
- 'Mataji' Prahlad JaniCast
- Michael WernerSelf - Pharmaceutical Operations Manager
- Ingrid KieferSelf - Nutrition Physician
- Dean RadinSelf - Consciousness Researcher
- Robert G. JahnSelf - PEAR Program Director
Details
- Released
- 17 September 2010
- Original title
- Am Anfang war das Licht
- Country
- Austria
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How long is In the Beginning There Was Light?
In the Beginning There Was Light runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is In the Beginning There Was Light on?
In the Beginning There Was Light is streaming on Gaia in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Beginning There Was Light?
If you liked In the Beginning There Was Light, try Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, The Walking Dead: The Return.
Who directed In the Beginning There Was Light?
In the Beginning There Was Light (2010) was directed by P.A. Straubinger and stars Dieter Hochegger, Wolfgang Marktl, Pater Josef Banz.