Thu 3 April 2025 • 7:30pm
When The Light Breaks
Chester International Film Festival 2025 | Preview screening + Closing night drinks reception
Event details
Part of: Chester International Film Festival 2025 (CIFF25)
Directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson
Starring Elín Hall, Mikael Kaaber, Natla Njálsdottir
Against the warm glow of sunset, Una and Diddi plan their future. But before the next sunset, Una’s life is upturned by a sudden tragedy.
Forced to deal with her intense grief in secret, Una must confront the arrival of Diddi’s girlfriend as she joins her close-knit circle of young art students.
With breathtaking Icelandic scenery and striking 16mm cinemtatography, this stylish Nordic drama is a stunning study in love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.
Please note: This film is not yet rated. An age rating of 18+ will be enforced at all events with unrated content.
Chester International Film Festival 2025 is produced in partnership by Chester Film Society, the University of Chester, and Storyhouse. With thanks to VAIN.
Storyhouse & Chester Film Society Members: £8.90
Non-members: £9.90
Young Storyhouse Card Members: £5
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Icelandic with English Subtitles
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