Lumina (film)

Lumina is a 2003 independent science fiction film directed by Samuele Sestieri. The film, shot in black and white, is known for its experimental narrative and minimalist aesthetic. It centers around a protagonist, known only as the Navigator, who traverses a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape. The film explores themes of isolation, memory, and the nature of reality through fragmented scenes and symbolic imagery. Dialogue is sparse, adding to the sense of alienation and mystery that pervades the narrative. Lumina has been described as a visual poem rather than a traditional narrative film, and has been screened at various independent film festivals. Its reception has been mixed, with some critics praising its artistic ambition and others finding its abstract approach alienating.