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On The Nature Of Daylight [ FULL · 2025 ]

The work was composed as a quiet, "anti-war" protest against the 2003 invasion of Iraq, intended to explore the fragility of truth and the persistence of beauty.

: Include Stranger Than Fiction , The Handmaid’s Tale , and the 2025 film Hamnet . On The Nature Of Daylight

: Used during the emotional flashbacks involving the main character's late wife. The work was composed as a quiet, "anti-war"

: Perhaps its most famous use, appearing at both the beginning and end of the film to underscore themes of time and loss. : Perhaps its most famous use, appearing at

Experience the different arrangements and official visuals for this influential piece: Max Richter - On The Nature Of Daylight (Official Video) 10.7M views · 7 years ago YouTube · MaxRichterVEVO

: Featured in the critically acclaimed third episode, "Long, Long Time".

: Richter has released multiple versions, including an "Orchestral Version" and a newer "Entropy" version for the album’s 15th anniversary. Notable Film and TV Appearances