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To the Night

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To the Night is a 2018 drama film written and directed by Austrian filmmaker Peter Brunner. It stars Caleb Landry Jones, Eleonore Hendricks, Jana McKinnon, Christos Haas, and Abbey Lee. The film follows a traumatised artist and father struggling with the psychological aftermath of a childhood fire and his attempts to maintain family life.

The film premiered in competition at the 53rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[1] It was produced as an international co-production between Austria and the United States.[2]

Premise

Norman, a young artist living in New York, is haunted by the memory of a childhood fire in which his parents died. As he attempts to build a life with his partner and infant son, his unresolved trauma increasingly affects his relationships and perception of reality.[1][3]

Production

Principal photography took place in New York City between September and October 2016.[2] The film was financed with support from the Austrian Film Institute and the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF), and produced by FreibeuterFilm in co-production with Loveless and Ulrich Seidl Film Produktion.[2]

According to production materials and trade reporting, filmmaker Michael Haneke was involved in a consultative role on the film's development.[4] Brunner has been described in industry coverage as a filmmaker associated with Haneke's broader Austrian film tradition.[5]

The sound design was by Stefan Rosensprung, Philip Waldenberger, and Manuel Grandpierre. Costumes were designed by Rachel Dainer-Best, and production design was by Katie Hickmann.[2]

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. Boyd van Hoeij of The Hollywood Reporter described it as "a psychological acid trip of a movie", highlighting Caleb Landry Jones' performance.[6]

Nick Allen of The Film Stage awarded the film a Grade B, calling it an "unrelenting showcase" for Jones' performance.[7]

Cinema Austriaco praised the film's contemplative tone and its depiction of psychological interiority.[8]

Cineuropa highlighted the film's impressionistic style and emphasis on subjective experience over narrative structure.[9]

Accolades

To the Night received several festival selections and nominations:

  • 2018: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival – Nominated for the Crystal Globe[10]
  • 2018: Bolzano Film Festival Bozen – True Colors International Distribution Prize
  • 2018: International Hofer Filmtage – Nominated for the Special Prize of the City of Hof
  • 2019: Pendance Film Festival – Best Director Award (Peter Brunner)
  • 2020: Austrian Film Award – Nominated for Best Editing (Peter Brunner)
  • 2020: Schnitt Preis – Nominated for Feature Film Editing

References

  1. ^ a b "To the Night". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  2. ^ a b c d "To The Night". Österreichisches Filminstitut. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  3. ^ "To the Night". www.austrianfilms.com (in German). Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  4. ^ Nordine, Michael (2018-07-01). "'To the Night' Trailer: Caleb Landry Jones Leaves Ebbing, Missouri for New York in Surreal Karlovy Vary Drama — Watch". IndieWire. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2018-06-28). "'To The Night' Trailer: Caleb Landry Jones Is An Artist Suffering From PTSD In Karlovy Vary-Bound Drama". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  6. ^ Hoeij, Boyd van (2018-07-06). "'To the Night': Film Review | Karlovy Vary 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  7. ^ O'Connor, Rory (2018-07-22). "Karlovy Vary Review: 'To the Night' is an Unrelenting Showcase for Caleb Landry Jones". Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  8. ^ "To the Night (2018) Review | Cinema Austriaco". 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  9. ^ "GoCritic! Feature: To the Night". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
  10. ^ "Karlovy Vary International Film Festival". www.kviff.com (in Czech). Retrieved 2026-07-01.

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