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Winter's Grip: First Look at Haigh's Mountain Drama
14 Oct
Summary
- Early 1950s Colorado mountains setting for family drama.
- Film will premiere in UK, US, Canada, Germany, and Latin America.
- Andrew Haigh directs, known for 'All of Us Strangers'.
The first trailer for Andrew Haigh's upcoming drama, "A Long Winter," has been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the film's stark setting. Set in the early 1950s, the narrative unfolds in a remote Colorado mountain region as a family prepares to face the challenges of an impending long winter.
Adapted from Colm Tóibín's short story, the film features a notable cast including Fred Hechinger, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Caitriona Balfe, Kit Connor, and D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai. The project is produced by Tristan Goligher, Chad Oakes, Mike Frislev, and Michael Elliott.
"A Long Winter" is co-financed by Mubi and Film4, with Mubi spearheading the distribution. Cinema releases are scheduled to begin on January 15, 2027, in the UK and Ireland. Subsequently, it will open in the U.S. and Canada on January 22, 2027, with further releases planned for February 18, 2027, across Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Latin America.
Director Andrew Haigh brings a strong track record, following his critically acclaimed "All of Us Strangers," which garnered six BAFTA nominations. His previous works include "Lean on Pete" and "45 Years," the latter earning Charlotte Rampling an Oscar nomination.
