Noé Parr’s The Mine Screamed 22,000 Times similarly grounds itself in a landscape, the Swedish city of Kiruna, which is literally being relocated as the iron mine beneath it destabilises the ground. Frey’s film takes the form of a hybrid road movie, in which two half-siblings journey across Europe to scatter their mother’s ashes, a story rooted in the director’s own loss, but resonating with a universal longing for home and belonging. For international producers and partners, the Story Lab once again highlighted why early engagement is crucial: most of the projects are in development, seeking co-producers and allies in Switzerland, France, and beyond.
Published at: 2025-08-17 21:36:22
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