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Grief's Grip: Family Confronts Tragedy in Cannes Debut
6 May
Summary
- Film depicts family dealing with loss after a tragic accident.
- Characters revisit a failed holiday to Tenerife a year later.
- Director explores themes of blame, forgiveness, and enduring memories.
Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner's third feature, "Everytime," is set to world premiere in Cannes' Un Certain Regard section. The film centers on a family attempting to process a profound tragedy.
The narrative begins on the eve of a planned family vacation, which takes a dark turn when the eldest daughter and her boyfriend experience a fatal escapade. A year later, the mother and younger sister, accompanied by the boyfriend, embark on the postponed holiday to Tenerife.
As they navigate the sun-drenched landscape, the past and present begin to intertwine, forcing them to confront feelings of blame and the difficult path toward forgiveness. Wollner, known for her previous works "The Impossible Picture" and "The Trouble With Being Born," draws inspiration from real-life experiences.
She states that while she doesn't believe in an afterlife, she finds solace in the enduring images of loved ones. The film features Birgit Minichmayr as the mother, supported by emerging actors Lotte Shirin Keiling, Tristan Lopez, and Carla Hüttermann. The production is a collaboration between Panama Film, The Barricades, and other key figures.
