Year: 2026
Director: Polly Findlay
Writers: Bernard MacLaverty (based on the book by) and Nick Payne
Producers: Guy Heeley, Floor Onrust
Co-Producer: Reece Cargan
Main Cast: Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds, Ed Sayer, Julie Lamberton
Production Companies: Film4, Shoebox Films
Sales Agent: Protagonist Pictures
Screen Scotland support: The film accessed £225,000 through Screen Scotland’s Film Development and Production Fund as well as receiving Screen Commission Recce Funding.
Synopsis
An adaption of the novel by BAFTA nominee Bernard MacLaverty, Midwinter Break follows Stella and Gerry, a longtime married couple who reach a crossroads in their relationship when they take a trip to Amsterdam.
The film is a stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love.
More information
Filming locations: Midwinter Break filmed on location in Scotland, including locations such as Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church in Glasgow.
Theatrical release: Midwinter Break will be released in cinemas in 2026.
Image credits: Still courtesy of Protagonist Pictures