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A Life Illuminated

A Life Illuminated

Nearly 40 years since her first dive, marine biologist Edith Widder embarks on her most mysterious and surreal journey yet, in an attempt to use the language of light to communicate with deep sea life 3,000 feet below sea level.

***TIFF Toronto Internation Film Festival 2025 Premiere***

Directed by Tasha Van Zandt.

Co-Edited by Bennett Piscitelli.

Produced by Sandbox Films & XTR.

2025.