The Love That Remains

With tender, elegant playfulness, Icelandic master director Hlynur Pálmason portrays a fractured family and a marriage in ruins.

After the separation, Anna (Saga Garðarsdóttir) throws herself into her art while the children fill their days with mischief, as Magnús (Sverrir Gudnason) struggles to move on. Whenever he is off duty from his job on a fishing trawler, he longs to be with the family, fueling Anna’s growing frustration - even as she can’t help but feel sympathy for him. With striking visual flair and set against Iceland’s ever-changing landscape, the film captures the bittersweet remnants of a love fading away. As memories linger, the everyday collides with the fantastical in a work rich in warmth, darkness, humor, and cinematic storytelling.

– Tobias Åkesson

Premiere Reception

Anticipation-filled filmmakers mingle with premiere-ready audiences in the foyer of Cinema Draken. A glass of welcome sparkling wine is included in the ticket; non-alcoholic alternatives are available. The foyer opens 45 minutes before the screening begins. The Nordic Competition Premiere is presented in collaboration with Campo Viejo and takes place at the film’s first screening.

Sit. Stay. Cinema! – Bring your four-legged friend to the movies

The screening on 1 February is part of Sit. Stay. Cinema!, a full day at Bio Capitol where man’s best friend is welcome to join the audience. Dogs of all sizes attend free of charge when accompanied by their owner, while human cinema-goers purchase tickets as usual. Our partner Doggy will be on site with a special dog kiosk, where all four-legged guests can freely choose from their favourite treats.