Films were shown at the Alhambra cinema and Theatre by the Lake in Keswick and Rheged, near Penrith. The gala screening was Winners, the UK’s entry for the Best International Film at this year’s Oscars. Esther Ingvarsson and her father Ingvar (Image: Ian Payne)Equally emotional was the sight of 17-month old Esther Ingvarsson and her father Ingvar at the festival opener, Godland, set in Iceland. Ingvar’s father appeared in the film but sadly died soon after filming and three weeks before Esther was born. Ingvar had not seen the film before and the family story set the tone beautifully for our small and intimate festival," said Ian.

Source: The Star March 06, 2023 20:17 UTC