CANDLE BEARER
“Burning the Candle at Both Ends Only Leaves You Twice as Scorched”
Synopsis
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.
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Production Budget
$387
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kian Lawson-Khalili
- Screenplay & Story
- Kian Lawson-Khalili
- Original Title
- CANDLE BEARER
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Budget
- $387
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kian Lawson-Khalili
Kian Lawson-Khalili
Gustav Erik Prag Aae
Alexandra Londal
Department Leadership Roster
Kian Lawson-Khalili
Director
Kian Lawson-Khalili
Writer
Gustav Erik Prag Aae
Director of Photography
Alexandra Londal
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About CANDLE BEARER
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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?
The principal cast of CANDLE BEARER includes Ming Sorbach, Kian Lawson-Khalili, Ella Conzen, Ludvig Munk, Emília Sousa Dias.
When was CANDLE BEARER released and how long is it?
CANDLE BEARER was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 17m.