CANDLE BEARER (2025)

Burning the Candle at Both Ends Only Leaves You Twice as Scorched

CANDLE BEARER (2025) poster

Elly, a former artist, and Dej', a troubled musician, find themselves locked in a fragile and tense dynamic as they navigate, or rather fail to navigate, the weight of Dej's addiction. On a cold night in the studio, the band find themselves in a familiar, but ever so painful, situation. Dej's constant intoxication and Elly's ongoing denial push bandmates to leave, cause songs to be abruptly cut short by drunken mishaps, and lead to empty promises being tossed around amid incomprehensible antics. Elly must decide whether taking a step forward, no matter who she might leave behind or how difficult that might actually be, is the right thing to do - if there even is, or ever has been, a 'right' thing to do for her. The internal struggle unfurls as Elly's night becomes one that could either mark a new beginning, or bring everything to an end.

Director: Kian Lawson-Khalili
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 17 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Gustav Erik Prag Aae
Editing: Alexandra Londal
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Budget: $387
Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery, Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Electronic Beats and Computer Magic

Keywords

drug abuse, drug addiction, alcoholism, character manipulation, drugs, taboo, alcohol abuse, rehearsal, audio recording, alcohol problems, breaking free, music, indie music, band, music band

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CANDLE BEARER about?
Elly, a former artist, and Dej', a troubled musician, find themselves locked in a fragile and tense dynamic as they navigate, or rather fail to navigate, the weight of Dej's addiction. On a cold night in the studio, the band find themselves in a familiar, but ever so painful, situation. Dej's constant intoxication and Elly's ongoing denial push bandmates to leave, cause songs to be abruptly cut short by drunken mishaps, and lead to empty promises being tossed around amid incomprehensible antics. Elly must decide whether taking a step forward, no matter who she might leave behind or how difficult that might actually be, is the right thing to do - if there even is, or ever has been, a 'right' thing to do for her. The internal struggle unfurls as Elly's night becomes one that could either mark a new beginning, or bring everything to an end.
Who directed CANDLE BEARER?
CANDLE BEARER was directed by Kian Lawson-Khalili.
Who stars in CANDLE BEARER?
CANDLE BEARER stars Ming Sorbach, Kian Lawson-Khalili, Ella Conzen, Ludvig Munk, Emília Sousa Dias, Neeltje Schleipen.
How long is CANDLE BEARER?
CANDLE BEARER has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is CANDLE BEARER?
CANDLE BEARER is a Music, Drama film.
What is the budget of CANDLE BEARER?
CANDLE BEARER had a budget of $387.
Where was CANDLE BEARER produced?
CANDLE BEARER was produced in Denmark.
What are the themes of CANDLE BEARER?
The themes of CANDLE BEARER include: Addiction and Recovery, Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Electronic Beats and Computer Magic.