Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Nest

A story of siblings building a tree house together over the course of a year. We experience the beauty and brutality of the seasons, as we follow them through their struggles and moments of joy.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Short Film
  • International Premiere Date
    February 14, 2022, Berlin International Film Festival
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Length
    22 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Hreiður
  • International Title
    Nest
  • Production Year
    2022
  • Production Countries
    Denmark, Iceland (minority)
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    35mm
  • Color
    Yes
  • Screening format and subtitles
    DCP, English subs

Cast

Company Credits

Festivals

  • 2023
    Nordatlantiske Filmdage
  • 2022
    Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
  • 2022
    Brussels International Film Festival
  • 2022
    Curtas Vila do Conde International Film Festival
  • 2022
    European Film Festival Palic
  • 2022
    Aegean Film Festival
  • 2022
    Short Documentary Film Festival "Bistre Reke
  • 2022
    Cervino CineMountain
  • 2022
    HollyShorts Film Festival
  • 2022
    Odense International Film Festival - Award: Won Grand Prix
  • 2022
    San Sebastian International Film Festival
  • 2022
    Nordisk Panorama
  • 2022
    Calgary International Film Festival
  • 2022
    Encounters Film Festival
  • 2022
    Black Canvas Contemporary Film Festival
  • 2022
    Discover Film Awards
  • 2022
    Nuuk International Film Festival
  • 2022
    International Short Film Festival of Cyprus
  • 2022
    Vienna International Film Festival
  • 2022
    The Short Film Festival of Switzerland
  • 2022
    Uppsala Short Film Festival
  • 2022
    Sulmona International Film Festival - Award: Won BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST DIRECTOR
  • 2022
    Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival
  • 2022
    Berlin International Film Festival - Berlinale Special
  • 2022
    Leeds International Film Festival
  • 2022
    Duisburger Filmwoche
  • 2022
    Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur
  • 2022
    Cork International Film Festival
  • 2022
    Talllinn Black Nights Film Festival – PÖFF Shorts
  • 2022
    UK Film Festival London 2022 - Award: Won Best Short
  • 2022
    International Short Film Festival Leuven - Award: Won Peer Award
  • 2022
    São Paulo International Short Film Festival
  • 2022
    Vila do Conde International Short FF - Award: Won Main Award
  • 2022
    Festival Tous Cour - Award: Won Youth Jury Prize

Stills

Poster

Poster
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