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Solitude

Ninna Pálmadóttir
Sun 3 Aug - Wed 6 Aug
  • Content rating: Watch out with children under 12
  • Content rating: Violence
  • Content rating: Coarse Language

Gunnar, an elderly and introverted farmer, is forced to leave his farm in the Icelandic countryside after it is confiscated by the government.

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Without looking back, he turns his back on his former life and moves to a small apartment in Reykjavik. He doesn’t feel at home in the city, but when he meets his equally lonely 10-year-old neighbor Ari, it marks the beginning of a special, life-changing friendship.

Solitude is a captivating drama about loneliness, compassion, and the power of unexpected friendships. With subtlety, director Ninna Pálmadóttir tells a coming-of-age story that transcends age boundaries and shows how important human connection can be. Her humane perspective is reflected in the way she contrasts the beautiful Icelandic landscape with urgent themes such as urbanization and migration. Solitude premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where this feature debut was warmly received.

Solitude
Direction
Ninna Pálmadóttir
Cast
Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Hermann Samúelsson, Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir
Duration
76 min
RELEASE
Thu 17 Jul
Year
2024
Country
Iceland, France
Language
Icelandic
Subtitles
Dutch
  • Content rating: Watch out with children under 12
  • Content rating: Violence
  • Content rating: Coarse Language

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