The Love That Remains
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| Icelandic | Ástin Sem Eftir Er |
| Directed by | Hlynur Pálmason |
| Screenplay by | Hlynur Pálmason |
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| Cinematography | Hlynur Pálmason |
| Edited by | Julius Krebs Damsbo |
| Music by | Harry Hunt |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
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| Language | Icelandic |
The Love That Remains (Icelandic: Ástin Sem Eftir Er) is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Hlynur Pálmason, starring Saga Garðarsdóttir and Sverrir Guðnason.[1]
It had its world premiere in the Cannes Premiere section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2025, where the lead animal actor, Panda, won the Palm Dog award.[2][3]
Premise
[edit]It is described as a family drama exploring a year in the life of a family as the parents separate.[4][5]
Cast
[edit]- Saga Garðarsdóttir as Anna
- Sverrir Guðnason
- Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir
- Þorgils Hlynsson
- Grímur Hlynsson
Production
[edit]The film is directed by Hlynur Pálmason. It is produced by Anton Máni Svansson of Iceland’s STILL VIVID and Katrin Pors of Denmark’s Snowglobe.[6] Palmason is also cinematographer on the film, for which he used 35 mm film.[7] It features his regular collaborators such as editor Julius Krebs Damsbo, sound designer Björn Viktorsson and production designer Frosti Friðriksson. The cast includes Saga Garðarsdóttir, Sverrir Gudnason, Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir, Þorgils Hlynsson and Grímur Hlynsson. The soundtrack features music by Harry Hunt.[5] Principal photography took place in Iceland in 2024.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "ÁSTIN SEM EFTIR ER (THE LOVE THAT REMAINS)". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ mraultpauillac (May 8, 2025). "The Screenings Guide of the 78th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Wise, Damon (May 24, 2025). "Palm Dog: 'The Love That Remains', 'Sirât', 'Pillion' And 'Amores Perros' Honored – Cannes Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Pham, Annika (January 13, 2025). "Göteborg Nordic Film Market: 'An Education's' Lone Scherfig, 'Godland's' Hlynur Pálmason, 'Orphanage' Director Shahrbanoo Sadat Make the Cut (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "The Love that Remains". Icelandicfilmcentre. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (January 13, 2025). "Goteborg Film Festival's Nordic Film Market includes new films from Lone Scherfig, Hlynur Palmason, Maria Sodahl". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Katz, David (January 9, 2025). "Twenty European films we're anticipating in 2025". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (January 13, 2025). "New Europe Boards Hlynur Pálmason's Under-The-Radar 4th Feature 'The Love That Remains' + First Look Image". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2025.