My Eternal Summer
| My Eternal Summer | |
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| Danish | Min evige sommer |
| Directed by | Sylvia Le Fanu |
| Screenplay by | Sylvia Le Fanu |
| Produced by | Jeppe Wowk |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Jan Bastian Muñoz Marthinsen |
| Edited by | Emma Lagrelius |
| Music by | Patricio Fraile |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Reel Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Denmark |
| Language | Danish |
My Eternal Summer (Danish: Min evige sommer) is a 2024 drama film directed by Sylvia Le Fanu in her directorial debut from a screenplay she wrote with Mads Lind Knudsen. The film stars Kaya Toft Loholt and Maria Rossing.
The film had its world premiere at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2024.
Premise
[edit]A teenager spends her last summer with her dying mother at their family's summer house.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Kaya Toft Loholt as Fanny
- Maria Rossing as Karin
- Anders Mossling as Johan
Production
[edit]Principal photography took place in Langille, an island south of Denmark.[2]
Release
[edit]My Eternal Summer had its world premiere at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2024, competing for the Kutxabank-New Directors Award.[3] The film also was screened at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival, competing for the Sutherland Trophy.[4]
Prior to its world premiere, TrustNordisk boarded the film's international sales.[5] The film is set to be released in Danish theatres on 30 January 2025.[6]
Accolades
[edit]| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| San Sebastián International Film Festival | 28 September 2024 | Kutxabank-New Directors Award | Sylvia Le Fanu | Nominated | [7] |
| BFI London Film Festival | 20 October 2024 | Sutherland Trophy | Nominated | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ Szalai, Georg (16 September 2024). "Sylvia Le Fanu's First Feature 'My Eternal Summer' Gets Teaser Before San Sebastian Debut (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Petkova, Savina (30 September 2024). "Interview: Sylvia Le Fanu • Director of My Eternal Summer". Cineuropa. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (17 July 2024). "San Sebastian festival unveils 2024 New Directors selection". Screen Daily. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (4 September 2024). "London Film Fest Unveils Full Program, Including Doc and First Feature Competition Lineups, Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (3 September 2024). "TrustNordisk boards San Sebastian title 'My Eternal Summer' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (6 September 2024). "Sylvia Le Fanu's feature debut, My Eternal Summer, to be screened at San Sebastián and BFI London". Cineuropa. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (28 September 2024). "Albert Serra's Bullfighting Doc 'Afternoons of Solitude' Wins Golden Shell at San Sebastián, as Pamela Anderson and 'The Last Showgirl' Take Jury Prize". Variety. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Walton, Ben (20 October 2024). "Adam Elliot's 'Memoir Of A Snail' heads BFI London Film Festival 2024 winners". Screen Daily. Retrieved 19 November 2024.