Synopse
Her son Bull has committed a serious crime and Iona flees with him to the island where she grew up. Not everyone in the devoutly Christian community is happy about her return, as back then she had abandoned not only her home but also her faith. Iona is equally unenthusiastic. She and Bull nevertheless begin to integrate into island life. But his crime will not leave the boy alone and he longs for forgiveness. The past catches up with Iona too. Iona is a moving family drama, with sparse dialogue, but with gestures, looks and atmosphere that speak volumes.
Regie
SCOTT GRAHAM (*1965) is one of Scotland's most promising directorial talents. His debut Shell won the main prize at the 2012 Turin festival and was nominated as best newcomer at the 2014 British Academy Film Awards. Iona is his second film.
Info
Original Title: Iona
International Title: Iona
Category: Feature
Section: Freihafen
Version & Subtitles: English OV with German subtitles
Director & Screenplay: Scott Graham
Cast/Protagonists: Ruth Negga, Ben Gallagher, Douglas Henshall, Tom Brooke, Michelle Duncan, Sorcha Groundsell
Production country: United Kingdom (Great Britain), Germany
Year of Production: 2015
Length: 85 min
Producer: Gunter Hanfgarn, Margaret Matheson
Production company: Bard Entertainments, Hanfgarn & Ufer, ZDF/ARTE
Cinematography: Yoliswa von Dallwitz
Editor: Florian Nonnenmacher
Production Design: Stephen Mason





