When the Light Breaks
On a long summer's day in Reykjavik, the life of Una, a young art student, is turned upside down. From one sunset to another, when laughing turns into crying and beauty coexists with sorrow.
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About the film
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TypeFeature Film
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International Premiere DateMay 15, 2024, Cannes Film Festival
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GenreDrama
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Length90 min.
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Original TitleLjósbrot
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International TitleWhen the Light Breaks
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Production Year2024
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Production CountriesIceland, France, Holland, Croatia
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Icelandic Film Centre GrantYes
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Production Format16mm
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ColorYes
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Festivals
- 2024Atlantic Intl. Film Festival Halfax
- 2024European Film Awards - Award: European Film Award for Makeup & Hair
- 2024Oslo Pix Film Festival - Award: Grand Pix Nordic Fiction
- 2024SCHLINGEL International Film Festival - Award: Award of Club of Festivals Youth
- 2024Nuuk International Film Festival - Award: Best Film
- 2024Cinehill Film Festival - Award: Best Film FIPRESCI award
- 2024Palic Film Festival - Award: Best Director
- 2024Festival du Film de Cabourg - Award: Prix du Jury Jeunesse
- 2024Cork International Film Festival - Award: Lookout Award
- 2024Cannes Film Festival
- 2024Zurich Intl. Film Festival
- 2024Sao Paulo Intl. Film Festival
- 2024Filmfest Munchen
- 2024Oslo Pix
- 2024New Horizons
- 2024Nordische Filmtage in Lubeck - Award: Interfilm Church Prize
- 2024Scandinavian Film Festival
- 2024Chicago Intl. Film Festival - Award: Silver Hugo for Best Female Performance
- 2024Gijon Intl. Film Festival
- 2024New Zealand Intl. Film Festival
- 2024Espoo Ciné Film Festival
- 2024Busan Intl. Film Festival
- 2024Toronto International Film Festival
- 2024Karlovy Vary International Film Festival