Nightborn
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| Finnish | Yön Lapsi |
| Directed by | Hanna Bergholm |
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| Cinematography | Pietari Peltola |
| Edited by | Jussi Rautaniemi |
| Music by | Eicca Toppinen |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
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Nightborn (Finnish: Yön Lapsi) is a 2026 fantasy horror film directed by Hanna Bergholm, in her English language debut feature film, co-written by Bergholm and Ilja Rautsi. It stars Seidi Haarla and Rupert Grint as new parents living in the Finnish forest.
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.
Cast
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- Seidi Haarla as Saga
- Rupert Grint as Jon
- Pamela Tola as Taru
- Pirkko Saisio as Saga's Mother
- Rebecca Lacey as Jon's Mother
- John Thomson as Jon's Father
Production
The project received €475,000 production grant from Eurimages in November 2023.[1] In January 2024, it received £210,000[2] from the British Film Institute as one of the recipients of its UK Global Screen Fund initiative.[3] In April 2024, it received €950,000 production grant from the Finnish Film Foundation.[4] It was awarded €75,000 production grant by the Lithuanian Film Centre in July 2024.[5]
Principal photography took place in Lithuania for forty-five days and wrapped in December 2024.[6]
Release
Nightborn had its world premiere at the Main Competition section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026.[7] In October 2024, Goodfellas and Anonymous Content acquired the film's international sales.[8]
See also
References
- ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (28 November 2023). "Eurimages announces funding for 29 international co-productions". Screen Global Production. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Funding Awards - April 2023 to March 2024". British Film Institute. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ntim, Zac (17 January 2024). "BFI's Global Screen Fund Unveils Latest Round Of Cash Award Recipients". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ Bałaga, Marta (10 April 2024). "Nineteen films receive production support from the Finnish Film Foundation". Cineuropa. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Lithuania Announces Minority Coproduction and Short Production Grants - July 2024". Film New Europe. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ @hannabergholm (3 December 2024). "After 45 shooting days the filming of Nightborn is wrapped!!! Thank you our wonderful actors Seidi Haarla, Rupert Grint and all others, and also our amazing crew from Finland, Lithuania, and UK! The journey continues! #seidihaarla #rupertgrint #Nightborn" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 January 2026 – via Twitter.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (20 January 2026). "Berlinale Unveils 2026 Competition With Amy Adams Drama 'At The Sea', Karim Aïnouz's Starry 'Rosebush Pruning' & 'Rose' With Sandra Hüller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ Mitchell, Wendy (31 October 2024). "Goodfellas, Anonymous Content board 'Nightborn' from 'Hatching' director (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 21 January 2026.