“Your senses open up when you’re in existential moments of your life”: Saša Vajda on The Lights, They Fall at Berlin Film Festival 2026
13 February 2026
Director Saša Vajda, whose fascinating film The Lights, They Fall was presented at the Berlinale, shared insights into his unique cinematic vision. With a background in philosophy, Vajda approaches filmmaking with a keen critical eye, exploring profound themes of loss and altered perception. He explained how, “your senses just open up when you’re in these very existential moments of your life,” deeply informing the feature’s narrative. Vajda also detailed his preference for working with non-professional actors, drawing inspiration from Italian neorealism to achieve authentic naturalism. His passion for anamorphic lenses and meticulous sound design further contributed to the movie’s meditative atmosphere and emotional depth, creating a deeply personal viewing experience.
Laura Della Corte
The Lights, They Fall does not have a release date yet.
Read more reviews from our Berlin Film Festival coverage here.
For further information about the event visit the Berlin Film Festival website here.
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