Autumn Lights
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| Directed by | Angad Aulakh |
| Written by | Angad Aulakh |
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| Cinematography | Árni Filippusson |
| Edited by | Valdís Óskarsdóttir |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
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Autumn Lights is an American-Icelandic-French mystery-drama film written and directed by Angad Aulakh. The film stars Guy Kent, Marta Gastini, and Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson. Set in Iceland, the film delves into themes of obsession, loss, and loneliness as seen through the eyes of a stranger in a strange land.[1] The film is scheduled to open in limited release in the United States on October 21, 2016 from Freestyle Releasing and Freestyle Digital Media.[2]
The film is produced by Angad Aulakh and Guy Kent, alongside Ashley M. Kent, Davíd Óskar Ólafsson and Árni Filippusson.[3][4][5]
Plot
The story centers on David (Guy Kent), an American photographer adrift in a remote Icelandic community. After discovering a deserted crime scene, David is implicated in a local investigation and forced to remain in the area longer than expected. By chance, he crosses paths with an Italian woman (Marta Gastini) living with her Icelandic husband (Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson) in the secluded countryside. But as David’s fascination with the couple begins to intensify, he slowly finds himself entangled in their mysterious lives.[6]
Cast
- Guy Kent as David
- Marta Gastini as Marie
- Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson as Jóhann
- Thora Bjorg Helga as Eva
- Salome R. Gunnarsdottir as Liv
- Stefán Hallur Stefánsson as Sveinn
- Kolbeinn Arnbjörnsson as Alex
- Snorri Engilbertson as Lars
- Sveinn Geirsson as The Detective
- Lilja Birgisdottir as Elisa
- Jordan Goldnadel as Marcel
- Charlotte Vercoustre as Isabella
Production
Autumn Lights was shot on location throughout Iceland and in Paris, France.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack includes the original score by Hugi Gudmundsson and Hjörtur Ingvi Jóhannsson and the original song "Seconds" by Hjaltalín's Sigrídur Thorlacius, with music and lyrics written by Johannsson. The soundtrack is set to be released in Fall 2016.
References
- ^ "Film Acquisition Roundup: Oscilloscope Dates ‘Girl Asleep,’ 26 Aries Sets First Theatrical Release And More" IndieWire.com, July 2016
- ^ http://deadline.com/2016/07/freestyle-acquires-autumn-lights-release-date-trailer-1201785805/ "Freestyle Falls For ‘Autumn Lights’; First Trailer For U.S-Icelandic Mystery"] Deadline.com, July 2016
- ^ "US Briefs: 'Blade Runner' cast additions" ScreenDaily.com, 13 July 2016
- ^ "Autumn Lights on in Iceland" Deadline.com, 4 June 2014
- ^ "Iceland's Hot Talent" ScreenInternational.com, October 2014
- ^ http://deadline.com/2016/07/freestyle-acquires-autumn-lights-release-date-trailer-1201785805/ "Freestyle Falls For ‘Autumn Lights’; First Trailer For U.S-Icelandic Mystery"] Deadline.com, July 2016
External links
- 2016 films
- Upcoming films
- 2010s drama films
- 2010s mystery films
- American films
- Icelandic films
- French films
- American independent films
- Icelandic independent films
- French independent films
- Icelandic-language films
- Films set in Iceland
- Films shot in Iceland
- Films shot in Paris
- Films set in Paris
- Films shot in France
- Freestyle Releasing films
- Films about sexuality