Don’t Let the Sun Film First Look – Locarno 2025
“Don’t let the Sun”: First Look at Levan Gelbakhiani’s Locarno-Bound Drama
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The Locarno Film Festival is gearing up for its 2025 edition, and one film generating early buzz is Don’t Let the Sun, a compelling drama starring And Then We Danced‘s Levan Gelbakhiani. The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive first look at the film, which will premiere in the Filmmakers of the Present lineup, running August 6-16 in the picturesque Swiss lakeside town.
A Story of Connection amidst Rising Temperatures
Don’t Let the Sun centers around Jonah, played by Gelbakhiani, a man who offers solace to strangers as temperatures climb. His carefully constructed world begins to unravel when he encounters Nika, a young woman brought to life by newcomer Maria Pia Pepe. The film promises a poignant exploration of how external forces – in this case,a changing climate - can profoundly impact our internal landscapes.
Writer samuel Zünd, along with Arne Kohlweyer, crafted a narrative that delves into these themes, promising “a glimpse of how external conditions could affect and shape our inner worlds.” The cinematography, handled by Nikolai von Graevenitz, is expected to play a crucial role in establishing the film’s atmosphere and emotional resonance.
Behind the Scenes and Distribution Plans
The project is a collaboration between producer Lomotion and co-producers CDV-Casa Delle Visioni and SRF Swiss radio and television. Distribution within Switzerland will be managed by Filmcoopi Zurich, while Sideral Cinema is handling international sales, ensuring the film reaches a global audience.
Exclusive First Look: A Glimpse into the world of Don’t Let the Sun
The exclusive first look, presented below, offers a tantalizing preview of gelbakhiani and Pepe’s on-screen chemistry and the film’s overall mood. The clip hints at the central relationship, the meaning of the sun – both literally and metaphorically – and a subtle undercurrent of longing for a simpler past.