A Prayer for the Dying (2026 film)

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A Prayer for the Dying
Directed byDara Van Dusen
Screenplay byDara Van Dusen
Based onA Prayer for the Dying
by Stewart O'Nan
Produced by
  • Dyveke Bjørkly Graver
  • Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Starring
Production
company
Eye Eye Pictures
Release date
Countries
  • Norway
  • Greece
  • United Kingdom
  • Sweden
LanguageEnglish

A Prayer for the Dying is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Dara Van Dusen, and adapted from the novel of the same name by Stewart O'Nan. It stars Johnny Flynn and John C. Reilly.

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The film will have its world premiere at the Perspectives section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 2026, where it was nominated for the Best First Feature Award.

Premise

Decisions of life and death are taken in the Scandinavian emigrant community in the 1870s town of Friendship, Wisconsin. [1]

Cast

Production

The film is written and directed by Dara Van Dusen, based on the novel by Stewart O'Nan. It is produced by Dyveke Bjørkly Graver and Andrea Berentsen Ottmar for Eye Eye Pictures. [2]

The cast is led by Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly, Kristine Kujath Thorp and Gustav Lindh. Principal photography took place in Bratislava, Slovakia in August 2024. [3] First look images from filming were released in September 2024. [4]

Release

It is set to premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. [5] Following the premiere, Quiver Distribution purchased distribution rights for North America. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (February 5, 2024). "Callum Turner, Kristine Kujath Thorp & Gustav Lindh To Star In Dara Van Dusen's 'A Prayer For The Dying'; Anton & New Europe Sales Co-Acquire Int'l Rights – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  2. ↑ Ritman, Alex (August 27, 2024). "Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly to Star in Survival Thriller 'A Prayer for the Dying' for Anton, New Europe (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ Azeem, Safwan (August 27, 2024). "Johnny Flynn Lands His Next Leading Role in New Historical Adaptation". Collider. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ Ritman, Alex (September 7, 2024). "First Look at Survival Thriller 'A Prayer for the Dying' Starring John C. Reilly and Johnny Flynn (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise (January 20, 2026). "Berlin Film Festival Full Lineup: 'Rosebush Pruning' Starring Riley Keough and Callum Turner, Channing Tatum's 'Josephine' and More". Variety. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  6. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (January 22, 2026). "Berlin Thriller 'A Prayer For The Dying', Starring Johnny Flynn & John C. Reilly, Sells To North America For Anton & New Europe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
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