It is a film written and directed by Paul Schrader, who became known as the writer of the 1976 hit film Taxi Driver, directed by Martin Scorsese.
The plot revolves around Evan Lake, played by award-winning actor Nicholas Cage, a veteran CIA agent who 22 years after being tortured and driven to insanity by Muhammad Banir, an Arab terrorist presumed dead, discovers that he is possibly still alive and sets out on a personal mission to find him to take revenge for what happened but this causes him to be expelled from the government organisation as he has been diagnosed with dementia.
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The plot unfolds in a world full of intrigue and conspiracies, as Lake follows the clues and faces various challenges to track down Banir. Throughout the film, themes of revenge, morality and Lake's determination to bring justice are explored.
Dying of the Light offers a glimpse into the world of espionage and the moral dilemmas faced by intelligence agents. As the plot progresses, secrets are revealed and ethical questions are raised, leading Lake to confront his own past and his decisions.
It also stars Anton Yelchin as Milton Schultz, Irène Jacob as Michelle Zuberain, Victor Webster and Alexander Karim as Muhammad Banir.
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It was released on 5 December 2014 and received mixed reviews from academics and audiences.
Its production budget was a mere $5 million, with 20% of this going to its leading lady.
For those who like the genre, it may be interesting for its plot and twists.
