Project Detail

A Prayer for the Dying

A Prayer for the Dying
A Prayer for the Dying

Synopsis

In the 1870s in a small Wisconsin town still suffering from the repercussions of the recent Civil War, a sheriff faces a deadly threat, forcing him to choose between his family and defending the community that gave him a second chance.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2026 - Perspectives - World premiere

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
95 min
Director
Dara Van Dusen 1st Feature
Producer
Dyveke Bjørkly Graver
Co-Producer
Tristan Goligher
Editor
Fredrik Morheden
Screenwriter
Dara Van Dusen
Director of Photography
Kate McCullough
Production Designer
Hubert Pouille
Composer
Beata Hlavenkova
Principal cast
Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly, Gustav Lindh, Kristine Kujath Thorp

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI UK Global Screen Fund

Norway, Greece, UK, Sweden co-production

Eye Eye Pictures (NO), Garagefilm International (SE), The Bureau (UK)

Sales Company

Anton

3-4 Hardwick Street
London
EC1R 4RB

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