The Love That Remains
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| Icelandic | Ástin Sem Eftir Er |
| Directed by | Hlynur Pálmason |
| Screenplay by | Hlynur Pálmason |
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| Cinematography | Hlynur Pálmason |
| Edited by | Julius Krebs Damsbo |
| Music by | Harry Hunt |
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Running time | 109 minutes[1] |
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| Language | Icelandic |
| Box office | $397,881[2] |
The Love That Remains (Icelandic: Ástin Sem Eftir Er) is a 2025 comedy-drama written and directed by Hlynur Pálmason. Starring Saga Garðarsdóttir and Sverrir Guðnason,[3] it follows a year in the life of an Icelandic family as the parents separate.[4][5]
The film had its world premiere in the Cannes Premiere section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 18 May, where the lead animal actor, Panda, won the Palm Dog Award.[6] It was theatrically released in Iceland on 14 August.
It was selected as the Icelandic entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[7]
Premise
It is described as a family drama exploring a year in the life of a family as the parents separate.
Cast
- Saga Garðarsdóttir as Anna
- Sverrir Guðnason as Magnús
- Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir as Ída
- Þorgils Hlynsson as Þorgils
- Grímur Hlynsson as Grímur
- Kristinn Guðmundsson as Ágúst
- Halldór Laxness Halldórsson as Daníel
- Anders Mossling as Martin
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Pálmi
- Katla M. Þorgeirsdóttir as Íris
Production
It is produced by Anton Máni Svansson of Iceland’s STILL VIVID and Katrin Pors of Denmark’s Snowglobe.[8]
Principal photography took place in Iceland in 2024.[9] Palmason also served as cinematographer, shooting in 35 mm film.[10] It features his regular collaborators such as editor Julius Krebs Damsbo, sound designer Björn Viktorsson and production designer Frosti Friðriksson. The soundtrack features original music by Harry Hunt.[5]
Release
The Love That Remains had its North American premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 4 September 2025.[11] It was also selected for the Main Slate of the 63rd New York Film Festival.[12]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 54 critics' reviews are positive.[13]
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Cannes Film Festival | 2025 | Palm Dog Award | Panda | Won | [6] |
| Film Fest Gent | 2025 | Special Mention | The Love That Remains | Won | [14] |
See also
References
- ↑ "The Love That Remains (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ↑ "The Love That Remains". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
- ↑ "ÁSTIN SEM EFTIR ER (THE LOVE THAT REMAINS)". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ↑ Pham, Annika (13 January 2025). "Göteborg Nordic Film Market: 'An Education's' Lone Scherfig, 'Godland's' Hlynur Pálmason, 'Orphanage' Director Shahrbanoo Sadat Make the Cut (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- 1 2 "The Love that Remains". Icelandic Film Centre. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- 1 2 Wise, Damon (24 May 2025). "Palm Dog: 'The Love That Remains', 'Sirât', 'Pillion' And 'Amores Perros' Honored – Cannes Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (27 August 2025). "'The Love That Remains' Selected by Iceland as Oscar Candidate". Variety. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ Dalton, Ben (13 January 2025). "Goteborg Film Festival's Nordic Film Market includes new films from Lone Scherfig, Hlynur Palmason, Maria Sodahl". Screen Daily. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (13 January 2025). "New Europe Boards Hlynur Pálmason's Under-The-Radar 4th Feature 'The Love That Remains' + First Look Image". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ↑ Katz, David (9 January 2025). "Twenty European films we're anticipating in 2025". Cineuropa. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ↑ "The Love That Remains". TIFF. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "63rd New York Film Festival Main Slate Announced". Film at Lincoln Center. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Love That Remains". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
- ↑ "'The Voice of Hind Rajab' by Kaouther Ben Hania takes home the Grand Prix at Film Fest Gent". Film Fest Gent. 18 October 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.