Work in progress | Documentary, 4K digital, 52 min / 85 min
My Shining Darkness
Director: Lia Lőrinczy
Producer: Julianna Ugrin
Junior producer: Petra Pantyi
Co-producer: Alex Tondowski (Tondowski Films, DE)
DOP: Ádám Polhodzik
Sound: Péter Balogh
Editor: Dániel Márton

Supported by:
National Film Institute Hungary
Hungarian Film Incentive

Pitched and developed at:
Krakow Film Festival - CEDOC Market 2025

My Shining Darkness chronicles the extraordinary life of Tamás Érdi, a blind pianist whose musical brilliance defies all expectations. From his early passion for piano, fostered by his dedicated teacher and family, to his celebrated performances at global venues like Carnegie Hall, the film captures the unique journey of Tamás. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and dreamlike sequences, it reveals how Tamás transforms his blindness into a profound musical gift, offering a powerful exploration of talent, perseverance, and the unseen beauty of life.