About Dying Of The Light

Released in 2014, Dying Of The Light is a thrilling drama movie directed by Paul Schrader. It tells the story of a career officer of the CIA, Evan Lake, who is forced into retirement when he begins a problematic decline due to early-onset Alzheimer's. When he discovers evidence that his nemesis, terrorist Muhammad Banir, isn't dead as presumed but is receiving medical treatment, Lake embarks on a rogue mission, recruiting a young agent to help him bring Banir to justice.

Making/Production

The film was developed by Paul Schrader, who directed and wrote the screenplay. Due to some creative differences concerning the final cut privilege, the director disowned the film, stating that the released version differs significantly from his intended cut.

Actors

• Nicolas Cage as Evan Lake: Cage gives a compelling performance as a CIA officer grappling with his declining health, desperate to fulfill his last mission.
• Anton Yelchin as Milton Schultz: Yelchin brilliantly plays Schultz, a young CIA operative who aids Lake in his mission.
• Iréne Jacob as Michelle Zubarain: Jacob portrays Michelle, Evan's concerned coworker and romantic interest.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was marred by controversy due to disagreements between Schrader and the producers, leading to the director disowning the released film.
• The film marks one of the last films of Anton Yelchin before his tragic death in 2016.

Awards

The film, unfortunately, didn't receive any awards.

Quotes

• "We are the hollow men, we are the stuffed men, leaning together, headpiece filled with straw." - Evan Lake
• "Sometimes the disease inspires the cure." - Evan Lake

Music, Soundtrack

• Fredrick Wiedmann composed the original music for the film, contributing to the suspenseful and tense mood of the plot.