The Icelandic Film and TV Academy has selected Hlynur Pálmason ‘s “The Love That Remains” as Iceland’s entry in the best international feature film category of the Academy Awards.
The film, which had its world premiere in Cannes’ Premiere section, captures a year in the life of a family as the parents navigate their separation.
The Icelandic selection committee stated: “’The Love That Remains’ captivates with strong and effortless performances and a simple yet powerful visual narrative. It moves seamlessly between social realism and artistic imagery, captivating the viewer from the very first frame. The interactions and interpretations of the actors are so authentic that the viewer feels almost as if looking through a peephole into the life of a real family, rather than witnessing a pr